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YOU ARE HERE: eNews >> Archive >> eNews May 05USCJ eNews: The United Synagogue Electronic BulletinMay 2005
In This Issue: 
USCJ Summer 2005 Mission to Israel, August 21-31 - Visits to Jerusalem, the Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and Ein Gedi are just a few of the highlights of this exciting trip. Advocacy Day, June 6-7, 2005 - The USCJ and the RA will join together in Washington, DC, for Advocacy Day, which will take place in conjunction with a national interfaith program to address hunger in the US. Find out more. Two Conferences for Synagogue School Directors - Designed for new education directors and principals, the New Directors' Institute will take place August 1-5, 2005, in New York City. Find out more details. In addition, for the first time, a continuing education institute, Lilmod U'Lilamed, will take place June 20-23, 2005, in New York City. Find out more information. High Holiday Cantor Placement - The USCJ offers a cantor placement service for the High Holidays.
USCJ Biennial Convention, December 2005 - 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.
Summer Parent Pilgrimage to Israel - USY is once again offering an exciting opportunity for parents of USYers on Israel Pilgrimage trips to visit both Israel AND their children. Experience, tour, study, and see Israel the USY way! Find out more information. The USCJ Art Engagement Calendar Contest - If your synagogue has stained glass windows, an ark curtain, or other Judaica of artistic merit, consider sending your synagogue art to the USCJ 5767 Art Engagement Calendar Contest. Submission deadline is September 15, 2005. Find out more details. [ Back to Top ]
The USCJ Department of Youth Activities embraces 410 USY chapters that serve 14,000 teens. For middle school students, there are 350 Kadima chapters with 9,000 members. KOACH College Outreach has a presence on 90 campuses and a database of some 15,000 students. [ Back to Top ]
Health Care Survey - As part of Project Ezra, the USCJ would like feedback on developing a health care package that would meet the needs of our affiliates. USCJ Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center - If you are planning a trip to Israel, the Center offers travel help, learning and volunteer opportunities, accommodations, and more. Learn more about their programs and services. 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.
Project Ezra Offers Staples Program - Your congregation can now order discount office supplies and more through USCJ's partnership with Staples Business Advantage. [ Back to Top ]
Lekh-Lekha, produced by KOACH, is a ceremony to honor your congregation's college students. To order, e-mail koach@uscj.org. 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. Register for IMUN 2005, an exciting seminar retreat designed to strengthen lay religious leadership in USCJ congregations. A few spaces are available on select USY Summer programs, with others having waiting lists. Find out more information. [ Back to Top ]
School for Shamashim - Beth Tzedec in Toronto, Ontario, is hosting a unique training program for those interested in pursuing a career in synagogue service or seeking to learn or upgrade synagogue skills. Find out more information about the program. [ Back to Top ]
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Project Reconnect - USCJ has a program for USY, Atid, KOACH, NATIV, and Conservative Yeshiva alumni. If you know of past participants of these programs, let them know about the Project Reconnect website, www.projectreconnect.org. Alumni can register and search for past friends to "reconnect" with. In addition, visitors to the site can learn about alumni events in North America and Israel, including the next Mission to Israel, Kesher L'Yisrael, scheduled for June 2006. MERCAZ USA Voter Registration - MERCAZ USA represents Conservative Jews at The World Zionist Conference, which will meet in Jerusalem in June 2006. In preparation for this event, MERCAZ USA is holding voter registration drive in Fall 2005. In order to significantly promote the Conservative Jewish agenda in Israel at the Conference,MERCAZ USA seeks to increase the size of its delegation. Elections for delegates will be held early in 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 Yedidya: Center for Jewish Spiritual Direction helps Jews explore Jewish spirituality through education programs and training seminars. Rabbi Amy Eilberg, the first woman to be ordained as a Conservative rabbi, is co-director of the Center. Rabbi Eilberg will speak on this subject at the upcoming USCJ Biennial Convention. For information about Yedidya programs, visit www.yedidyacenter.org. [ Back to Top ]
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