Meet Your KRM
Each kehilla has been assigned a kehilla relationship manager. Find out more about yours, and about how the system work.
Taglit-Birthright Israel with United Synagogue
Experience Israel through Conservative Judaism’s pluralistic lens - Learn more! Refer friends! Maybe win an iPod2. Registration is open now -- it won't stay open long! Read all about it.
Toolbox 2.0
Eleven educators affiliated with United Synagogue has been chosen for a unique opportunity to be part of Toolbox 2.0, an innovative web course that will train them in mentoring their staffs in integrating web technology into their educational settings.
College Students are Invited to the Koach Kallah
The kallah, at Boston University from February 23-26, is chance for students throughout North America to meet, through Koach, for a weekend of learning, sharing and friendship. The theme is Wandering in the Wilderness of Jewish Identity; the weekend includes workshops on leadership and essential skills, community service, text study and of course a phenomenal Shabbat. Thanks to the generosity of Women's League for Conservative Judaism, registration is just $100.
Need more convincing? Take a look at this student-made video.
Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month
February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn more or take a look at JDAM's program guide.
Contraception and Health Care Coverage
Our CEO, Rabbi Steven Wernick, joined a list of more than 20 other heads of major U.S. religious group on February 8 in signing a letter thanking President Obama and the Health and Human Services department in affirming that contraceptive services must be covered by most insurance policies without deductibles or co-pays, and that only purely sectarian organizations are exempt from this requirement.
Come To Israel With United Synagogue!
Because we so firmly believe that we should go to Israel as soon and as often as possible, we present a range of travel opportunities, geared for synagogue leaders, families of every description, empty-nesters and older people, and people from 8 to 26 who have Aspergers. There is something here for just about everyone. We hope you will join us on at least one of these trips.
Hazak, for people 55 and older, provides popular trips to Israel. The next ones are set for March and November 2012. There’s something for everyone here. Come to Israel with United Synagogue!
Israel has so much to offer the whole family! Join Rabbi Charles Savenor on a multi-generational trip to Israel from July 30 to August 10.
Strategic Plan Update
We have reorganized our staff and structure and instituted a five percent dues reduction as we begin to institute the strategic plan our board adopted this spring.
USY Turns 60!
United Synagogue Youth's members are always teenagers, but as hard as it is to believe, USY has turned 60! We welcome you to mark the celebrations in our virtual ad journal. More news about more celebrations will follow. Happy birthday, USY!
Save on Your Synagogue’s
Credit Card Processing Fees
United Synagogue and Premier Merchant Processing have joined to offer your congregation an opportunity to save money on your synagogue’s credit card processing and reduce your synagogue's United Synagogue dues. This project is offered by United Synagogue’s Membership Advantage Programs and Services.
Insurance Program for United Synagogue’s Afffiliates
United Synagogue is pleased to be able to offer member congregations a comprehensive property and casualty insurance program. This is one of Membership Advantages Programs and Services’s programs.
Magen Tzedek Takes the Next Step
The Magen Tzedek, the Conservative movement's ethical certification for kosher food, is now open for business. Companies are invited to look at the standards and apply for the certification.
Help Wanted?
If you are looking for help in hiring a synagogue professional – anyone! rabbi, cantor, executive director, education director, youth director... – you've come to the right place. Start your search with us.
You're Welcome at Fuchsberg
United Synagogue's Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center welcomes synagogue and other groups, as well as individual travelers, as it offers to make their visits to Israel even more enriching. You are invited to the new Shabbat lunch and learn program – a unique opportunity at an unbeatable price – as well as to other learning opportunities at the Conservative Yeshiva. Email Nahum Binder for more information and to make reservations.
Two-Minute Torah
Want to study Torah but don't have much time? Want a new, fast take on the text? Koach, United Synagogue's program for college students, has inaugurated Two-Minute Torah, a weekly podcast d'var Torah that is available over the web at www.koach.org or by subscription on iTunes. They’ll be given by professional, lay, and student leaders - that range of backgrounds is sure to produce a range of styles and ideas. If you want a take on the Torah parasha that's both short and smart, give it a try.
Going to Israel?
Take a trip with the Conservative movement! Here’s a list of trips offered by our member synagogues. They welcome you.