USCJ Blog
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Call for Submissions: Your Photos for our 5780 Calendar
December 7, 2018 29 Kislev, 5779USCJ is looking for photos of Jewish rituals from our affiliated synagogues to feature in our calendar for 5780.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Hurricane Florence: How to Help
September 13, 2018 4 Tishri, 5779Appeal to community to help support USCJ congregations in path of Hurricane Florence
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USCJ Launches Digital Community Platform
September 5, 2018 25 Elul, 5778USCJ launches digital community platform for congregation leaders
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USY Distributes First-Ever "Chapter Engagement and Innovation Grant"
August 7, 2018 26 Av, 5778USY distributed over $22,000 in grants to 13 chapters across the country to encourage groundbreaking programming and innovation in the USY chapter.
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Rabbi Wernick Represents Conservative/Masorti Movement in Israel
July 10, 2018 27 Tammuz, 5778CEO Rabbi Steven Wernick recaps his recent trip to Israel.
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Prayers for Immigrant Families Separated at the Border
June 22, 2018 9 Tammuz, 5778Rabbinical colleagues shared their prayers for families being separated at the border and encourage you to do the same.
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Resources to Take Action to Help Asylum Seekers
June 20, 2018 7 Tammuz, 5778USCJ condemns the zero-tolerance immigration policy that has led to the separation of children from their families at the border. Here are ways to take action.
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USCJ Co-Signs Letter Condemning U.S. 'Zero-Tolerance' Immigration Policy
June 20, 2018 7 Tammuz, 5778USCJ was one of 26 Jewish institutions and organizations to co-sign a letter urging the Administration to rescind this policy.