USCJ Blog
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How USCJ’s Inclusion Action Community Impacted an Entire Congregation
May 7, 2018 22 Iyar, 5778Inclusion leads to renaissance in synagogue culture at Congregation Beth Torah of Richardson, TX.
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Imam, Reverend, Pastor and Rabbi Come Together for Interfaith Celebration of the Torah
May 1, 2018 16 Iyar, 5778Read the story behind the Solomon Schechter award winning program from Temple of Aaron in St. Paul, MN.
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The Secret to One USY Program’s Success: Let Teens Run it
March 20, 2018 4 Nisan, 5778The secret for Beth Judea's remarkably successful USY program starts with the teens themselves.
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Rhode Island Synagogue Founds Garden to Support Community
March 12, 2018 25 Adar, 5778Congregation's own garden becomes a spot where nature meets Judaism and altruism.
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How One Congregation Brings Diverse Communities Together, One Conversation at a Time
February 6, 2018 21 Shevat, 5778Read the story behind the Solomon Schecter Award winning program, FUSE, led by Congregation Ohev Shalom in Wallingford, PA.
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Torah Scroll Journeys From Canada To Indonesia
February 1, 2018 16 Shevat, 5778Beth Shalom Synagogue in Edmonton, Canada donated a Torah scroll the re-emerging Jewish community in Indonesia.
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Torah Scroll Journeys From Canada To Indonesia
February 1, 2018 16 Shevat, 5778Beth Shalom Synagogue in Edmonton, Canada donated a Torah scroll the re-emerging Jewish community in Indonesia
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Dozens Volunteer For Day Of Service
January 16, 2018 29 Tevet, 5778Fifty volunteers from Chevrei Tzedek Congregation in Baltimore, MD gathered to help local projects.
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Synagogue in North Miami Beach meets with Pope Francis
January 5, 2018 18 Tevet, 5778Congregation members paid a visit to Pope Francis, who congratulated them for their work with immigrants.
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Yad B'Yad Volunteers Hold Hands of Mourners in Comfort
October 30, 2017 10 Heshvan, 5778Congregation members launch program to support mourners in first year after loss.
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Finding Friends and Community in Israel with USY
August 29, 2017 7 Elul, 5777Newly converted teen travels with USY to Israel and becomes bat mitzvah.
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USCJ Helps B’nai Tzedek Create Strategic Vision and Healthier Board
August 21, 2017 29 Av, 5777Congregation uses one successful Sulam experience as jumping-off point for another.
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Inspired by USY to Take Action in School
January 5, 2016 24 Tevet, 5776Sarah Young learned about advocacy at USY’s 2015 International Convention — and created change at her school just one month later.