USCJ Blog
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Re-imagining Synagogue Worship
January 8, 2019 2 Shevat, 5779Rabbi Adam Kligfeld of Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles writes about the unique Shabbat morning prayer experience offered by his synagogue.
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Planting Seeds of Change: Tu Bishvat and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 8, 2019 2 Shevat, 5779Family Engagement Specialist Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal provides programming ideas for synagogues and Hebrew schools to observe Tu Bishvat and MLK Jr. Day.
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Designing the Synagogue Member Experience
December 19, 2018 11 Tevet, 5779USCJ Transformation Specialist Aimee Close writes about intentionally designing personal and impactful synagogue experiences.
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Where Are the Synagogue Teenagers?
November 29, 2018 21 Kislev, 5779Zachary Zabib, the 2018 USY International President, provides insight about how to engage your synagogue's teens.
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What Synagogues Can Learn From Garage Sales
November 13, 2018 5 Kislev, 5779
Barry Mael, USCJ's Senior Director of Kehilla Affiliations and Operations, shares lessons he learned from garage sales that also benefit synagogue leaders.
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Engaging Families on Shabbat
October 29, 2018 20 Heshvan, 5779USCJ Family Engagement Specialist Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal gives tips to best engage a family with young children on Shabbat.
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“Who, me?” The What, Who and How of Accountability
October 15, 2018 6 Heshvan, 5779USCJ Transformation Specialist Nadine Kochavi goes into the what, the who and the how of holding synagogue board members and volunteers accountable.
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Post High Holidays Checklist
October 3, 2018 24 Tishri, 5779This resource from USCJ provides ideas and questions to consider to help capitalize on the momentum of the High Holiday season throughout the rest of the year.
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Israel Engagement: On the Way to Life and Peace
September 28, 2018 19 Tishri, 5779Dr. Stephen Arnoff discusses the current reality that in some Jewish communities, supporting Israel isn't guaranteed.
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The Use of Teams in Strategic Plannning
August 20, 2018 9 Elul, 5778USCJ Transformation Specialist Aimee Close explains the benefits of teams, rather than committees, when it comes to synagogue operations.
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Can Prayer Be Intentionally Good?
July 26, 2018 14 Av, 5778Rabbi Hillary Chorny of Temple Beth Am reflects on this year's Kol Tefilla Shabbaton and announces the conference for 2019.
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Reflections from Annual Catholic-Jewish Emerging Leadership Conference
July 25, 2018 13 Av, 5778Read Samara Gordon's reflection about her experience representing USCJ at the annual Catholic-Jewish Emerging Leadership conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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High Holiday Prep Checklist
July 23, 2018 11 Av, 5778This resource from USCJ provides ideas and questions to consider to ensure your congregants feel welcomed this High Holiday season.
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Getting off to a Great Start
July 12, 2018 29 Tammuz, 5778Kehilla Leadership Specialist Bob Leventhal explores three levels of leadership for new congregation presidents.
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Membership Best Practices From USCJ Marketing Chair Gurval Caer
July 10, 2018 27 Tammuz, 5778Gurval Caer, chair of USCJ's Communications, Marketing and Branding Committee, shares marketing best practices that can help bolster congregation membership.
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