USCJ Blog
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The Use of Teams in Sulam for Strategic Planners
August 20, 2018 9 Elul, 5778
USCJ 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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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, 5778
Kehilla 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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Jewish Under 40: The Experience of Jewish Queerness
July 2, 2018 19 Tammuz, 5778Pearl Cohen of Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto shares her story about being a young, queer congregant at her Conservative synagogue,
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Thoughts on Conflict Between Israelis and Palestinians
July 2, 2018 19 Tammuz, 5778Opening remarks from USCJ Board Member Rabbi Leonard Gordon at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA
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We Are All Refugees: USCJ CEO Rabbi Wernick on Immigration Policy
June 20, 2018 7 Tammuz, 5778Rabbi Steven Wernick, USCJ CEO, contemplates the current crisis on immigration policy in lights of our history as a people and the Jewish values we live by.
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The Blessing of Epic Failure: Psychological Safety and (Re)Visioning Synagogue Success
June 11, 2018 28 Sivan, 5778Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua Rabin discusses how synagogues can grow when they acknowledge what’s not working.
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Navigating Rabbinic Transitions
May 30, 2018 16 Sivan, 5778Rabbi Elliot Schoenberg of the Rabbinical Assembly on successfully transitioning a new rabbi into your congregation.
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Don't Forget Volunteer Recognition
May 30, 2018 16 Sivan, 5778Senior Director of Kehilla Operations Barry S. Mael offers advice on recognizing the volunteers who help our communities thrive.
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Ten Tips for Enhancing Your High Holiday Campaign
May 23, 2018 9 Sivan, 5778
Senior Director of Kehilla Operations Barry Mael offers tips for a successful High Holiday fundraising campaign.
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When Someone Is Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About
May 16, 2018 2 Sivan, 5778
Inclusion Specialist Jennifer Gendel and Director of Learning Enrichment explore how synagogues can be more welcoming to those suffering from mental illness.
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Fueling Membership Engagement
May 16, 2018 2 Sivan, 5778
Leadership Specialist Bob Leventhal and Transformation Specialist Nadine Kochavi explore how congregations can build communities of deeper member engagement.
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Staffing Survey: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
May 3, 2018 18 Iyar, 5778KRM Team Leader Dr. Ray Goldstein and Sr. Director of Kehilla Operations Barry Mael examine the data from our latest staffing survey.
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