Media
Welcome to USCJ's media page where you will find curated media coverage and press releases.
Press
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Jewish Journal: Influx of funding to boost security at area synagogues
Publication Date: February 14, 2020 Professionally trained armed guards, to date, have been excluded from grant funding, but they’re increasingly regarded as a necessity.
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Millennials Search for Meaning & Authenticity When it Comes to Judaism – Part II
Publication Date: February 13, 2020 In an era of declining religious observance, studies show that this particular generation is interested in traditions, one-on-one gatherings and social justice.
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Jewish Community Voice: Teen dedicated to Israel education earns international USY post
Publication Date: February 13, 2020 It was almost inevitable that Rebecca Raush would join USY, the youth movement of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
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American Jewish World: Adath Jeshurun Wins USCJ Solomon Schechter Award
Publication Date: February 10, 2020 USCJ gave Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Minnesota a 2019 Solomon Schechter Award for their Pirkei Avot program.
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From Organic Farming to Composting: Ramah Campers and USYers Get Hands-on Lessons in Sustainability
Publication Date: February 6, 2020 In honor of TuBishvat, we are re-sharing an 11/27/2019 article about USY on Wheels and Ramah campers learning about food sustainability and organic farming.
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Washington Jewish Week: You Should Know...Marion Haberman, MyJewishMommyLife
Publication Date: January 29, 2020 Marion Haberman has a YouTube channel and blog called MyJewishMommyLife. She recently won the USCJ Shoshana Cardin award.
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What Synagogue Leaders Can Learn from Yitro
Publication Date: January 22, 2020 I have always been fascinated by characters in the Torah and the leadership lessons we can learn from them.
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Millennials Search for Meaning and Authenticity When it Comes to Judaism - Part I
Publication Date: January 15, 2020 In an era of declining religious observance, studies show that milennials are interested in traditions, heritage, one-on-one gatherings and social justice.
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Clarkstown High School grad Wins USCJ Cardin Award
Publication Date: December 27, 2019
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Snark is the Greatest Threat to Conservative Judaism
Publication Date: December 19, 2019 After 20/20 Judaism, the largest gathering of Conservative Jews, I find myself reading quotesthat testify to the challenges facing Conservative Judaism...
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USCJ, RA Look Forward
Publication Date: December 19, 2019
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Conservative Movement Looks to the Future on the Eve of 2020
Publication Date: December 19, 2019 ***Article appears on page 26 of publication***
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Judaism’s Conservative Convention Showcases the Movement’s Vision in the 21st Century
Publication Date: December 19, 2019
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A ‘Force’ In The Conservative Movement: Remembering Morton Siegel, a ‘master teacher’ and innovator
Publication Date: November 18, 2019
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USCJ Responds to Jewish Week Article, "As USCJ’s Money Woes Ease, The Next Test Is To Win Over Critics”
Publication Date: October 23, 2019
Recent Press Releases
2020
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Jewish Values and Experiences Inspire Josh Warshawsky’s Music and MoreRelease Date: February 11, 2020
2019
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Conservative/Masorti Movement on Hanukkah Stabbings, Deadly Attacks in New York AreaRelease Date: December 29, 2019
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USCJ Announces Promotion of Rabbi Josh Rabin to Senior Director of Teen Engagement
Release Date: December 24, 2019
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Historic USCJ/ RA Convention Signals Vibrancy of Conservative Movement
Release Date: December 17, 2019