USCJ Blog
-
USCJ Announces Its 2018 Shoshana S. Cardin Award Winner
November 15, 2018 7 Kislev, 5779Dr. Clifford Nerwen of the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, New York was awarded USCJ's 2018 Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award
-
Synagogue Security
November 15, 2018 7 Kislev, 5779The last few weeks have been difficult for everyone in synagogue life. USCJ provides resources to make your congregation safe.
-
In California, Even Wildfires Can’t Extinguish USYers’ Determination and Spirit
November 15, 2018 7 Kislev, 5779When Far West USY's Encampment had to be cancelled due to the California wild fires, USYers joined together to create a USY Shabbat on their own.
-
TORAH SPARKS​: Parashat Vayetse
November 14, 2018 6 Kislev, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
-
What Synagogues Can Learn From Garage Sales
November 13, 2018 5 Kislev, 5779Barry Mael, USCJ's Senior Director of Kehilla Affiliations and Operations, shares lessons he learned from garage sales that also benefit synagogue leaders.
-
From the CEO: I Showed Up for Shabbat in Pittsburgh
November 7, 2018 29 Heshvan, 5779USCJ CEO Rabbi Steven Wernick spent the first Shabbat after the tragic Tree of Life Congregation shooting in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh.
-
TORAH SPARKS​: Parashat Toledot
November 7, 2018 29 Heshvan, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
-
TORAH SPARKS​: Parashat Hayyei Sarah
November 1, 2018 23 Heshvan, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
-
Differently Abled at Ohev Shalom
October 31, 2018 22 Heshvan, 5779Read about Community! @ Ohev, Ohev Shalom of Buck County's program that makes their synagogue a more inclusive environment to people of all abilities.
-
Engaging Families on Shabbat
October 29, 2018 20 Heshvan, 5779USCJ Family Engagement Specialist Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal gives tips to best engage a family with young children on Shabbat.
-
Stronger Than Hate
October 29, 2018 20 Heshvan, 5779How to help, prayers and liturgy, thoughts from our movement's rabbis and articles following the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh
-
Talking to Children About Events in Pittsburgh
October 28, 2018 19 Heshvan, 5779Read advice and view resources about speaking to your children and teens about the recent shooting in Pittsburgh.
-
Resources to Help Following Shooting at Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh
October 28, 2018 19 Heshvan, 5779Below is a collection of resources to help our community respond in the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA
-
Gatherings To Help Community Heal Following Shooting at Tree of Life Congregation
October 28, 2018 19 Heshvan, 5779​We will continue to add to this list and be in touch as we learn how we can help and support our kehillot further.
-
Statement on Shooting at Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh
October 27, 2018 18 Heshvan, 5779USCJ issued the following statement following the shooting and murder at the Tree of life congregation in Pittsburgh