USCJ Blog
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The Secret to One USY Program’s Success: Let Teens Run it
March 20, 2018 4 Nisan, 5778The secret for Beth Judea's remarkably successful USY program starts with the teens themselves
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Rhode Island Synagogue Founds Garden to Support Community
March 12, 2018 25 Adar, 5778Congregation's own garden becomes a spot where nature meets Judaism and altruism
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How One Congregation Brings Diverse Communities Together, One Conversation at a Time
February 6, 2018 21 Shevat, 5778Read the story behind the Solomon Schecter Award winning program, FUSE, led by Congregation Ohev Shalom in Wallingford, PA
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Torah Scroll Journeys From Canada To Indonesia
February 1, 2018 16 Shevat, 5778Beth Shalom Synagogue in Edmonton, Canada donated a Torah scroll the the re-emerging Jewish community in Indonesia
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Dozens Volunteer For Day Of Service
January 16, 2018 29 Tevet, 5778Fifty volunteers from Chevrei Tzedek Congregation in Baltimore, MD gathered to help local projects
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Synagogue in North Miami Beach meets with Pope Francis
January 5, 2018 18 Tevet, 5778Congregation members paid a visit to Pope Francis, who congratulated them for their work with immigrants
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Yad B'Yad Volunteers Hold Hands of Mourners in Comfort
October 30, 2017 10 Heshvan, 5778Congregation members launch program to support mourners in first year after loss
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Finding Friends and Community in Israel with USY
August 29, 2017 7 Elul, 5777Newly converted teen travels with USY to Israel and becomes bat mitzvah
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USCJ Helps B’nai Tzedek Create Strategic Vision and Healthier Board
August 21, 2017 29 Av, 5777Congregation uses one successful Sulam experience as jumping-off point for another
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Inspired by USY to Take Action in School
January 5, 2016 24 Tevet, 5776Sarah Young learned about advocacy at USY’s 2015 International Convention — and created change at her school just one month later