Media
Welcome to USCJ's media page where you will find curated media coverage and press releases.
Press
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The On Year
Publication Date: June 25, 2020 Incoming college freshman are now reconsidering a gap year in Israel with Nativ.
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The Power of the Zoom Rectangle
Publication Date: June 25, 2020 The Zoom video call platform is actually a great equalizer and social welcoming tool.
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Conference of Presidents’ liberal wing coalesces against Adelson’s ZOA
Publication Date: June 14, 2020 USCJ has joined with other member organizations of the Conference of Presidents as a signatory on a letter related to Black Lives Matter.
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What White Jewish-led Institutions Can Do For Racial Justice Now
Publication Date: June 12, 2020 USY alumna Jonah Boyarin shares his perspective on the recent murder of George Floyd.
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No Experience Necessary – USY’s Epic Summer Pivot
Publication Date: June 12, 2020 A few weeks ago, USY cancelled our summer programs for the first time in our almost seventy-year history. Here's how we pivoted.
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Design Thinking Techniques for Synagogues: Let’s Talk Tachlis!
Publication Date: June 9, 2020 The current pandemic requires innovative solutions. Human-centered design offers techniques that synagogues can optimize.
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Bad Trip: How Coronavirus Upended Birthright but Proved a Boon for Israel Gap-year Programs
Publication Date: June 2, 2020 Not all Israel experience programs are in the same situation. Gap year programs anticipate a coronavirus-related bonanza.
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Keeping The Faith: What Will the Future Hold for U.S. Synagogues Post Lockdown?
Publication Date: June 2, 2020
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Emerging Leadership Lessons From the Crisis
Publication Date: June 2, 2020 The pandemic has challenged congregational leadership to use technology to engage their members in and think more boldly.
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Thinking About Reopening? 10 Things Synagogue Leaders Should Consider
Publication Date: May 26, 2020 As attention turns to issues regarding re-opening our physical spaces, here are thoughts on possible approaches as we navigate towards this new normal.
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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.
Recent Press Releases
2020
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Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal Takes Helm as Joint CEO of USCJ, RA
Release Date: July 1, 2020
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USCJ Signs on to Anti-Racial Bias Statement from The Jewish Community Relations Council
Release Date: May 31, 2020
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Masorti/Conservative Judaism Around the World to Unite For Virtual “Global Gathering For Healing”
Release Date: March 31, 2020