GREAT LAKES & RIVERS REGION
of
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Mission Statement
The six-state Great Lakes & Rivers Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism seeks to serve and energize its member synagogues and strengthen the Conservative Movement through programs, projects and services provided by USCJ. More...

"Come Home to Conservative Judaism"
New USCJ Ad Campaign
Synagogues can download and personalize free-to-use ads to place in their bulletins, on their websites, and in local media. More...

Torah Sparks
Each week the USCJ publishes Torah Sparks, a web publication offering insights and questions for open discussion about the weekly Torah portion? Let the light of Torah shine in your lives with Torah Sparks. Go to http://www.uscj.org to receive the latest installment.

Consultants available to support Congregational Schools
Did you know that the USCJ’s Department of Education has consultants available to assist congregational religious and nursery schools with curriculum, training and placement issues? Serene Victor (Synagogue Education), Wendy Light (Framework for Excellence and Placement) and Maxine Handelman (Early Childhood) can assist congregations with a variety of complex educational issues. For more information on how your synagogue can access their expertise and resources please contact the Regional Office.

Kesharim
USCJ Launches Pilot Program to Engage Innovative Young Adult Davening Communities
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) recognizes that it must be a dynamic and not a static Movement. To that end, this initiative reaches out to engage Jewishly committed young adults. The goal of this project is to build on the growing movement of independent minyanim. More...

Web Site Hosting Available
Did you know that the USCJ offers web site hosting and web consultation free of charge to affiliated congregations? Contact the regional office for more information.

Interactive Israel Publication Debuts
We are very excited to present to you the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism's edition of Today's Israel. This interactive digital magazine, at http://www.todaysisrael.com, is an initiative of the United Synagogue's Israel Commission. It focuses on Israelis' daily lives and also tells you what's happening within the United Synagogue in Israel.

Please take the time to go through the magazine. Each page has comment link. Click it and you will be able to post your thoughts and suggestions on what you have just read. If you have any suggestions for future stories, if you are interested in writing for Today’s Israel, or if you have pictures you'd like to send, send an email to editor@todaysisrael.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Great Lakes & Rivers Region
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
23880 Commerce Park #200
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216)765-2620
FAX (216) 916-4542
glr@uscj.org

Arlyne Bochnek
Youth Director / Assistant Director
bochnek@uscj.org

CRUSY Website: www.crusy.org

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