USCJ Blog

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Update: USCJ Membership Reporting Form

Haran Rashes, Chair of the USCJ Dues Committee provides an update on the Membership Reporting Form and the dues renewal process.

Seeking an IRS Determination Letter? First Understand This

Susan Zinder

Non profit attorney Susan Zinder provides the 4 steps synagogues need to take to obtain an IRS exempt determination letter.

The Power of Ecosystems

Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

It’s one week as CEO for USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly, and I can already see why the new partnership we are forging will be so powerful.

Can’t We Go Back To The Way It Used To Be?

Rabbi Eytan Kenter

Rabbi Eytan Kenter, Kehillat Beth Israel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, shares insights as we prepare for Tisha B'Av (erev July 29th and July 30th).

A Warm Welcome to Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

Margie Pomerantz

Margie Pomerantz, Vice President, USCJ, shares her thoughts on the occasion of Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal taking the role of joint CEO of USCJ and the RA.

A Celebration of the USCJ-RA Partnership

Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal shares his thoughts on starting his role as joint CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Rabbinical Assembly.

The Power of the Zoom Rectangle

Jennifer Stofman

In-person synagogue gatherings are optimal, but Zoom meetings make it easy for first time or shy participants to join the conversation.

No Experience Necessary – USY’s Epic Summer Pivot

Rabbi Joshua Rabin

A few weeks ago, USY cancelled our summer programs for the first time in our almost seventy-year history.

Design Thinking for Synagogues: Let's Talk Tachlis!

Aimee Close

This unprecedented time requires innovative solutions. I found that my training in human centered design to be of great benefit to synagogues.

Emerging Leadership Lessons from the Crisis

Robert Leventhal

Robert Leventhal, Director, Leadership Development, explains why BOLD leadership will create a path forward during the pandemic and beyond.

Thinking About Reopening? 10 Things Synagogue Leaders Should Consider

Barry Mael

Barry Mael, Senior Director of Synagogue Affiliations and Operationsshares his thoughts on approaches to reopening synagogues.

10 Tips: Virtual Fundraising Today to Prepare for Tomorrow

Barry Mael

It’s easy to feel that with the current financial crisis, how can we possibly ask for money and fundraise? The answer is, you can!

Planning For the High Holidays

Leaders from CA, JEA, NAASE, RA and USCJ are working with synagogue leadership to address the issues and find the opportunities that Covid-19 has brought.

USY: Pivoting In A Changing World

Julie Marder

Learn more about USYfi, a new virtual platform that connects teens across North America and lets them participate in various programs.