USCJ eNews: The United Synagogue Electronic Bulletin

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March 2005

In This Issue:

What's Happening
Bragging Rights
Around the USCJ
On the Agenda

Synagogue Spotlight
With Just One Click
Movement News

What's Happening

USCJ Biennial Convention, December 2005 - 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.

IMUN Leadership Training Program - Register for IMUN 2005, an exciting seminar retreat designed to strengthen lay religious leadership in USCJ congregations. The program will be held July 31 to August 8. Find out more details.

High Holiday Cantor Placement - The USCJ offers a cantor placement service for the High Holidays.

Application

Register for USY Summer Travel Programs - The Department of Youth Activities offers a wide variety of summer programs. From North American bus trips to travel in Europe and Israel, and from outdoor experiences to city programs, there is sure to be something to appeal to every teen. Find out more.

NATIV College Leadership Program - The NATIV College Leadership Program offers high school graduates a year of living, studying, volunteering, and traveling in Israel before entering college. Learn more about the program.

Building a Jewish Home Library - From the USCJ Art Engagement Calendar comes this helpful series on building a Jewish home library. Book suggestions include topics from Bar/Bat Mitzvah to Halakhah, from Bible to Zionism. Great ideas for gift giving as well. Find out more.

Conservative Yeshiva Summer Program 2005 - USCJ's Conservative Yeshiva is now accepting applications for its Summer Program in Jerusalem. The program accommodates students of all levels and backgrounds. Two sessions are offered.

Information about the program
Learn more about the Conservative Yeshiva
Scholarships (available for KOACH interns and other Jewish campus professionals)

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Bragging Rights

Fuchsberg Center Hosts JEA's First Conference in Israel - The Jewish Educators Assembly held its first conference in Israel this past February 2005. JEA utilized the Center and staff to the fullest, offering simultaneous study sessions, many of which were taught by Fuchsberg and Yeshiva personnel.

The Fuchsberg Center Serves All - The Center is a hub for many USCJ programs that serve youth and college students. The Center also offers visitors study sessions, lectures, travel help and housing at the Tichnor Residence Hall. Learn about the many programs and services provided.

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.

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Around the USCJ

Project Ezra Offers Staples Program - Your congregation can now order discount office supplies and more through USCJ's partnership with Staples Business Advantage.

Solomon Schechter Awards - The Solomon Schechter Awards program recognizes excellence in synagogue programming and provides innovative ideas for congregations.

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.

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On the Agenda

The SULAM Leadership Training Institute develops managerial and interpersonal skills for synagogue officers. Two sessions are offered in March 2005. Find out more information.

Tikun Leyl Shavuot is a text-study packet exploring all the parashiyot. This resource can be used for a variety of synagogue learning programs. Available in PDF format or as a printed booklet. Email edelman@uscj.org for more information.

Submit your synagogue art to the USCJ 5767 Art Engagement Calendar. Read the submission details for more information.

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Synagogue Spotlight

Attention Congregations! - Several congregations have made us aware that they offer audio resources on their websites for learning the prayer service. We want to make this information available to all of our USCJ congregants. Let us know at info@uscj.org if your congregation has developed such a program so we can feature your synagogue as well.

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With Just One Click

For upcoming commemorations, Book Service offers the Feast of Freedom Haggadah as well as Megillat Hashoah: The Shoah Scroll
Take advantage of free Internet hosting services to affiliated synagogues, USY chapters and afternoon/day schools
Get suggestions for building a Jewish home library; great ideas for gift giving as well!

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Movement News

MERCAZ USA Voter Registration - MERCAZ USA represents Conservative Jews at The World Zionist Conference, which will next meet in Jerusalem in June 2006. In preparation for this event, MERCAZ USA is holding voter registration in Fall 2005. In order to significantly promote the Conservative Jewish agenda in Israel at the Conference, MERCAZ USA seeks to increase membership for the forthcoming election of the American delegation scheduled for early 2006. All Conservative Jews are encouraged to join MERCAZ. In addition, synagogues are encouraged to provide their membership the opportunity of joining through a dues check-off system. For more information, visit www.mercazusa.org.

Glenn Easton named NAASE President - The North American Association of Synagogue Executives named Glenn Easton the President of the organization at a ceremony in Jerusalem in February. Mr. Easton is a veteran synagogue administrator, presently serving as Executive Director of Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC. NAASE offers educational programs and support that develop the skills of synagogue administrators.

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