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The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism promotes the role of the synagogue in Jewish life in order to motivate Conservative Jews to perform mitzvot encompassing ethical behavior, spirituality, Judaic learning, and ritual observance. The mission of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism is to strengthen and serve our congregations and their members. 

Sulam 34/35, Inspiring Leadership for Conservative Judaism
MARCH 5-8, 2009 - FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
MARCH 19-22, 2009 - NEWARK, NJ

Introduction to Judaism Classes

The Si Schwartz Leadership Development Institute

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USCJ-New Jersey Regional Biennial Convention

Sunday, November 16, 2008, West Orange
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* Glikin Award Winners to be announced. (It is not too late to apply for Glikin Award. For more information go to: http://www.uscj.org/njersey/2008Guidelines.pdf
Deadline EXTENDED to Monday, September 22, 2008
* First Affinity checks to be presented.
To find out how your synagogue can receive its FREE MONEY follow this link:
Get your Free Money

The New Jersey Region USCJ-Commerce Bank Membership Affinity Program is an easy way to get free money. For every member of an organization who has an account at Commerce, the bank makes an annual donation to the organization. The donation is based on the balance of all members' accounts. They can be new accounts or existing accounts, business or individual accounts, checking, savings, money market, CD or retirement accounts. There is no cost to the organization or its members.

• Program Details
• Q & A Fact Sheet
• Enrollment Form (pdf format)
• Enrollment Form (Word Document)
• Promotional Sheet (pdf format)
• Promotional Sheet (jpg format)
• Sample Letter to Congregants

• Imun Cover Letter
• Imun Brochure
• Imun Application

The United Synagogue and the Rabbinical Assembly are considering the possibility of establishing the tzedek hehksher, which would certify kosher products as being consistent with Jewish social values. We are beginning by looking at the conditions for workers at meat-packing plants.

• Press release
• In-depth report

Walking With God

Walking With God, a new educational program for adults that is a joint program between the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, United Synagogue, and the Rabbinical Assembly, is available online.

• Read about it
• Download it

CJ: Voices of Conservative/Masorti Judaism

After 50 years, our United Synagogue Review is being retired. It will be replaced by a joint venture with Women's League for Conservative Judaism and the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. The first issue of the quarterly CJ: Voices of Conservative/ Masorti Judaism is due in our members' mailboxes in August.

Visit the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center

Learn more about special seminars and programs at United Synagogue's Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center.

Check out these easy-to-use websites to find congregatons and hear the latest news: For Masorti newsand congregations throughout Israel, go to www.masorti.org. For Masorti news and congregations everywhere else in the world except Israel and North America, go to www.masortiworld.org.

• 2008 Glikin Guidelines
• Edud Program Reading
• Fall 2007 Next Step
• Sulam Brochure
• United Synagogue Urges Sudan Divestment
• You tube from Hazak Block & Hexter trip
• 2008-2009 Synagogue Membership Reporting
• Medinat HaGan - Current Issue (Updated 7/14)
• Keruv/Edud – Al Hederech
• Next Step Summer 2008
• Educational Resources
  • Electronic Educator's Newsletter
  • Education Newsletter
  • Solomon Schechter Day Schools
• Congregation mailing list update
• More Options for Sending Membership Files

• InternationalUSCJ
• Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs
• Women's League for Conservative Judaism
• Jewish Theological Seminary of America
• American Jewish University
• Project Reconnect
• Solomon Schecter Day Schools in New Jersey
• Koach
• Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center