Media
Welcome to USCJ's media page where you will find curated media coverage and press releases.
Press
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As colleges go virtual, students instead are heading to Israel on gap year programs
Publication Date: May 21, 2020 Under normal circumstances, hundreds of American Jews travel to Israel after they graduate from high school for what’s known as a gap year.
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It's Not a Merger! Reform and Conservative Are Just Collaborating
Publication Date: May 21, 2020 The two of us have spent much time sharing our thoughts about the challenges facing the Jewish people in this time of pandemic.
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The pandemic is forcing synagogues to reinvent themselves
Publication Date: May 13, 2020 The start of May means different things to different people, but for most synagogues, it means it’s time to start planning for the high holidays.
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Rabbis: Synagogues should be among last places to reopen. What does that mean for High Holidays?
Publication Date: May 11, 2020 The United States is starting to reopen, but Jewish leaders are citing religious values to say that synagogues should be among the last places to do so.
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Reopening Our Institutions and Jewish Values
Publication Date: May 5, 2020 When considering reopening, Jewish institutions should also factor into their decisions the values that have continued to guide us throughout this crisis.
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10 Tips: Virtual Fundraising Today to Prepare for Tomorrow
Publication Date: April 30, 2020 Our communities are working hard to carry on virtually during the pandemic. How can we possibly ask for money and fundraise?
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What Does Prayer Feel Like Right Now?
Publication Date: April 16, 2020 Thousands of Conservative Jews from around the world gathered together for prayer, song and a little Torah learning on April 5.
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Streaming church, Zoom seders: How coronavirus has pushed Easter and Passover services online
Publication Date: April 12, 2020 Jennifer Stofman, director of synagogue consulting for USCJ, points to a repository of online resources for Passover.
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Two National Conservative Groups to Share a CEO
Publication Date: April 12, 2020 Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, the chief executive of the Rabbinical Assembly since April 2019, will also serve as chief executive of USCJ effective July 1.
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Pandemic prompts prayer at home, online through America, according to latest Pew study
Publication Date: April 2, 2020 Coming together in prayer in a time of crisis is nothing new for the Jewish people.
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Two National Conservative Groups to Share a CEO
Publication Date: April 2, 2020 Two national Conservative groups to share a CEO
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Conservative/Masorti Judaism Around World to Unite For Virtual ‘Global Gathering for Healing’
Publication Date: April 1, 2020 The Conservative/Masorti Jewish movement will convene communities and individuals from around the world for a global event, a “Global Gathering for Healing.”
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10 Tips: Financial Navigation For Synagogue Leaders During a Crisis
Publication Date: March 26, 2020 In the current global state where fear and uncertainty prevails, everyone is looking for answers and direction in staying financially afloat.
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Across America, Jewish leaders, schools and institutions prepare for major shift in life due to coronavirus
Publication Date: March 14, 2020 Jewish federations, denominations, day schools, Hebrew classes and synagogues are adapting to weeks and possibly months of social distancing.
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The Jewish Standard: Leaving Institutional Egos Behind
Publication Date: March 13, 2020 The Conservative movement’s United Synagogue, Rabbinical Assembly enter new partnership
Recent Press Releases
2020
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Masorti/Conservative Judaism Around the World to Unite For Virtual “Global Gathering For Healing”Release Date: March 31, 2020
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Protecting Your Congregation & Community from CoronavirusRelease Date: March 16, 2020
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Jewish Values and Experiences Inspire Josh Warshawsky’s Music and MoreRelease Date: February 11, 2020
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
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