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YOU ARE HERE: eNews >> Archive >> eNews January 05USCJ eNews: The United Synagogue Electronic BulletinJanuary 2005
In This Issue: 
Register for SULAM Leadership Training - The SULAM Leadership Training Institute develops managerial and interpersonal skills for synagogue officers. Two sessions are offered in March 2005. Find out more information.
For College Students: The Annual KOACH Kallah - "Conservative Judaism at the Crossroads" is the theme of the 2005 KOACH Kallah to be held February 24-27 at the University of Toronto. Rabbis Neil Gilman and Joel Roth are the scholars-in-residence. Find out more. Framework for Excellence Program Grows - The Department of Education's "Framework for Excellence" program recently added nine synagogues to their roster of particpating schools. Learn more about this synagogue school program.
Tsunami Crisis - An unprecedented natural disaster in south Asia has left millions of survivors in dire need of basic necessities. You can make a donation through the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Order the Etz Hayim Travel Edition - The new, smaller edition of Etz Hayim: A Torah Commentary is ideal for travel and personal study. Contains nearly all the same material as the original edition and is designed to withstand heavy use. Order one here. [ Back to Top ]
Give Israel Credit! Small Country: Big Heart - The Wall Street Journal's 2004 Technology Innovation Awards granted two of three awards to Israeli companies: Given Imaging Ltd. and InSightec Image Guided Treatment Ltd. When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, Israel is one of the first responders. Within hours of the recent Tsunami disaster, humanitarian missions from various ministries and organizations including the IDF and ZAKA sent medical personnel and supplies, tons of aid material including blankets and tents, and rescue-and-recovering teams with specialized equipment. USCJ takes pride in our Tikun Olam on this scale? [ Back to Top ]
Day of Learning Honors the 10th Anniversary of Conservative Yeshiva - On Sunday, February 20, 2005, a Day of Learning celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Over 120 people attended the event held at Congregation Ansche Chesed in New York City. Find out more. Kosher Travel Retreats - The USCJ is pleased to announce a new program to provide kosher vacation packages to members of our congregations. Find out more about Passover on the Beach. [ Back to Top ]
The USCJ Biennial Convention 2005 will take place December 4-8 in Boston and will offer workshops, seminars, and institutes. Check out the Convention Update for the latest information on the event. Register for the IMUN Training Program, a retreat for Lay Religious Leaders, from July 31 to August 8. Time to register for Summer and Youth Programs! [ Back to Top ]
Northern Hills Synagogue - Congregation B'nai Avraham, Cincinnati, OH - Gan. Throughout the year, each session involves a cooking project, several craft projects, and interactive discussion about the topic using special family informational packets. The classes offer young families the opportunity to learn together and from each other in a non-intimidating and joyful atmosphere. [ Back to Top ]
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Ambassadors of Aliya - The USCJ has embarked on an exciting partnership with Nefesh B'Nefesh to promote aliyah to Israel. Working with Project Reconnect-Israel, several Reconnect alumni have been selected to serve as ambassadors and will be visiting their hometowns and other communities in the US and Canada to talk about their lives in Israel and to promote aliyah. For more information, contact Rabbi Paul Freedman, Project Reconnect Director. Celebrate 350 - To mark 350 years of Jewish Life in America, Celebrate 350 has available a series of fifteen exhibition quality posters for schools, institutions, groups and federations. The posters will enable any group to mount a professional display and would be a vaulable teaching tool for years to come. Find out more information and order the poster. [ Back to Top ]
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