USCJ Blog
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Why Memorial Day Should Matter to the Jewish Community
May 21, 2020 27 Iyar, 5780All too often, the story of Jewish military personnel and their service to our country remains untold.
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Shavuot: Reclaiming the Jewish Calendar’s Best-Kept Secret
May 18, 2020 24 Iyar, 5780
Although it is one of Judaism’s three pilgrimage festivals (the Shalosh Regalim), Shavuot doesn’t get nearly as much press as Passover or Sukkot.
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10 Tips: Virtual Fundraising Today to Prepare for Tomorrow
May 11, 2020 17 Iyar, 5780
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!
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Planning For the High Holidays
May 7, 2020 13 Iyar, 5780Leaders 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.
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Multi-Million Dollar Interest Free Loans Through JCRIF
May 7, 2020 13 Iyar, 5780
JCRF, a partnership between funders, JFNA and USCJ will provide access to multi-million dollar interest free loans to US synagogues.
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USY: Pivoting In A Changing World
April 23, 2020 29 Nisan, 5780
Learn more about USYfi, a new virtual platform that connects teens across North America and lets them participate in various programs.
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Leadership Teams in Times of Crisis
April 22, 2020 28 Nisan, 5780
"If we build strong teamwork, we will have a strong foundation for whatever comes our way." - Robert Leventhal, USCJ, Director of Leadership Development
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The Afikomen Postcard Project: A Case Study of Teen Engagement and Staff Collaboration
February 6, 2019 1 Adar I, 5779Temple Beth El in Rochester, New York implemented a successful teen engagement collaboration between synagogue staff members and a local kosher business.
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A Birthday Celebration for the Ages: One Synagogue’s Tribute to Members Over 90 Years Young
August 22, 2018 11 Elul, 5778Read about Congregation Beth Abraham's Solomon Schechter Award winning program that honored the lives of its congregants who were 90 years old or older.
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One Synagogue’s Fight Against Child Sex Trafficking
August 6, 2018 25 Av, 5778Read the story behind the USCJ Solomon Schechter award winning initiative from Ahavath Achim in Atlanta, GA.
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How One Congregation’s Unique Approach to Programming Makes Services More Inviting
August 6, 2018 25 Av, 5778Read about Congregation Beth David, the USCJ Solomon Schechter Award winning congregation that believes that Shabbat is for more than just davening.
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The Traveling Classroom
July 2, 2018 19 Tammuz, 5778USY on Wheels is more than just a teen tour; it's a traveling Jewish classroom.
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Welcoming the Stranger in Times of Xenophobia
June 25, 2018 12 Tammuz, 5778Read the story behind the USCJ Solomon Schechter award winning program from Ohavi Zedek in Burlington, VT.
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A Prescription for Chesed, Community Service and Outreach: Congregational Nursing
June 11, 2018 28 Sivan, 5778Discover the story behind Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center's 2017 Solomon Schecter Award winning Congregational Nurse program.
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Beth El works toward inclusion with new sanctuary, streaming services
May 22, 2018 8 Sivan, 5778Beth El renovated its chapel to be more inclusive following participation in USCJ Ruderman Inclusion Action Community.
USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly Agree to Deepen Joint Partnership
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal to Serve as CEO for USCJ and the RA starting July 1