Networking
The strength of belonging to USCJ is becoming part of a network with thousands of Conservative/Masorti synagogue leaders across North America. When your community needs support, resources, or just a listening ear, our networking team can help find the connections you need within USCJ or across the entire Movement network.
At-A-Glance:
- Affinity Groups
- Digital Resource Library
Meet the Networking Team

Miriam Abrams-Stark
Director of Synagogue Engagement/ Synagogue Consultant for the Northeast District

Valerie Thaler
Director of Synagogue Engagement/ Synagogue Consultant for the Mid-Atlantic District
Affinity Groups
Our peer discussion groups bring together synagogue leaders to discuss common topics of interest and brainstorm solutions to common challenges.
Our current groups include:
- President’s Group (digital-only)
- Clergy-Educator Cohort
- Membership Engagement Group
- Program Ideas Group (digital-only)
- Regional boards
- Small Congregations Gatherings (Two cohorts: Under 200 and Under 80 households)
If you have an interest joining one of these groups or starting a new one on another topic not listed, please reach out.
Digital Resource Library
Our Member Lounge contains a digital resource library, discussion groups, event listings, and so much more. Exclusive to USCJ members, this is a priceless resource for your clergy, staff, and lay leaders to access.
Upcoming Events
Click here to view a full list of upcoming events and webinars.