Operations
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:
- Operations Services
- Dues & Membership
- Financial Sustainability
- Safety & Security
- USCJ Marketplace
Meet the Operations Team
Rachel Sisk
Director of Synagogue Operations & Program Support/ Synagogue Consultant, Pacific Southwest Region and Northern Pacific Region
Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak
Director of Synagogue Operations & Program Support/ Synagogue Consultant, Southeast Seaboard
Operations Services
Ensure a vibrant community and fulfillment of your mission through operational effectiveness.
- Maintaining financial sustainability
- Adopting and refining membership dues models
- Training for membership recruitment and retention
- Accessing proprietary research on staffing patterns and compensation in synagogues
- Enhancing member outreach, integration, and engagement
- Providing best practices for crisis preparedness and responding to crises
- Developing security protocols and ongoing training through our partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN)
- Accessing quality vendors and preferred pricing through USCJ Marketplace
Dues & Membership
Has your synagogue examined your membership structure and dues policy recently? Many synagogues are finding success with a variety of dues models, from classic per-household rates to income-based ranges to pay-what-you-can models. Check out the Member Lounge digital resource library for our recent dues model survey results. Then, contact us to discuss what your synagogue membership committee may want to consider.
Financial Sustainability
Your congregation’s financial health affects its ability to survive and thrive. USCJ understands how high the stakes are, and we use our experience, knowledge, and relationships to educate affiliated synagogues on best practices in financial sustainability, budgeting, internal controls, and other critical financial policies. Learn more.
Safety & Security
USCJ is committed to helping your congregation provide a safe, secure environment for your staff and members. Now more than ever, our communities must be prepared to handle any threat or emergency. Learn more.
Addressing Antisemitism
Our Engagement team regularly coordinates with ADL and other partners to address antisemitism in our member’s broader communities. Incidents reported through the ADL-USCJ partnership form are investigated by federal authorities.
Every year, USCJ members join ADL’s Kulanu: Synagogues in Action Against Antisemitism cohort program. Over 200 USCJ-affiliated synagogues have participated since the program’s inception in 2022. Kulanu is an 8-month cohort of synagogue leaders across denominational streams.
This no-cost, self-directed program for congregations of any size and budget educates and empowers clergy, staff, and lay leaders to mobilize their members and local community in the fight against antisemitism and hate.
USCJ Marketplace
Now USCJ synagogues, their staff, and congregants can easily access a broad range of vendors and professional service providers in one convenient online marketplace. No hunting through lists in the office or relying on your network for information—it’s all here with a few clicks or taps. Explore now.
Upcoming Events
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