USCJ Blog
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Welcoming Emily Jaeger as Founding Director of our New Public Policy Center
August 22, 2025 28 Av, 5785
Shalom hevreh, I am delighted to share an important milestone for USCJ, the Rabbinical Assembly, and our Movement. Earlier this month, we welcomed Emi
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Moral Clarity Amid Humanitarian Tragedy
August 4, 2025 10 Av, 5785From the Desk of Andy Schaer Reflection on the Current Crisis in Israel: Moral Clarity Amid Humanitarian Tragedy Dear Friends, Last week, I traveled t
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Conservative/Masorti Movement Condemns Israeli Government Move to Block Non-Orthodox Conversions
April 3, 2025 5 Nisan, 5785The Israeli government’s attempt to bypass the Supreme Court and delegitimize Conservative/Masorti and Reform conversions is a direct attack on
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Statement on Omer Neutra z”l
December 2, 2024 1 Kislev, 5785New York, NY – USY and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism issued the following statement on today’s news about the murder of Omer Neutra z”l. It
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We Will Dance Again
October 22, 2024 20 Tishri, 5785
Dear USCJ Community, I hope you have enjoyed time with loved ones in your sukkah over the past few days. As we approach the end of our High Holiday s
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Remembering October 7
October 7, 2024 5 Tishri, 5785Dear USCJ Community, This day one year ago was one of the darkest days in our lifetimes and in the history of the Jewish people. The terrorist pogrom
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The Rabbinical Assembly and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Respond to Attack at Colleyville, TX Synagogue
January 15, 2022 13 Shevat, 5782New York, NY – In response to the current crisis at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) and United Synagogue
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USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly Congratulate New Israeli Government
June 14, 2021 4 Tammuz, 5781In response to the Israeli Knesset’s election of Naftali Bennett as the country’s new prime minister, and the approval of a new governing coalition, w
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Joint Statement on the Violent Events That Occurred in Washington DC on January 6, 2021
January 7, 2021 23 Tevet, 5781Organizations of the Conservative Movement of Judaism are appalled by the violence that took place at the United States Capitol Wednesday afternoon.
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Ned Gladstein: 5781 High Holiday Message
September 16, 2020 27 Elul, 5780
We feel uncertainty about what the new year will bring. And yet, we start this year with confidence as we emerge strong, connected, and even transformed.
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Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal: 5781 High Holiday Message
September 16, 2020 27 Elul, 5780
May we hear the call of the shofar. May we see the world with clear eyes and a pure heart. And may we continue to act with love, compassion, partnership, care.
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Conservative/Masorti Movement Expresses Anger at Immigrant Detention Centers
June 25, 2019 22 Sivan, 5779The Conservative/Masorti Movement issued the following statement expressing anger at Immigrant Detention Centers.
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Conservative/Masorti Movement Condemns Missile Attack on Israel
May 7, 2019 2 Iyar, 5779The following statement from the Conservative/Masorti movement condemns the recent missile attack on Israel.
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Conservative/Masorti Movement Appalled by Chabad of Poway Shooting
April 29, 2019 24 Nisan, 5779The Conservative movement issued the following statement following the fatal shooting at the Chabad Synagogue of Ponway in San Diego County.
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Conservative/Masorti Movement Statement on New Zealand Mosque Shooting
March 15, 2019 8 Adar II, 5779The Conservative movement issued this statement in response to the deadly terrorist attack in New Zealand.
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