To strengthenkehillot; to ensure there are thriving centers of Jewish practice across North America, Israel, and beyond that celebrate both tradition and contemporary life; to demonstrate what an authentic and dynamic Judaism looks like, inspire people to be a part of it, and advance its critical role in the world.[4]
TheUnited Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) is the major congregational organization ofConservative Judaism in North America, and the largest Conservative Jewish communal body in the world. USCJ closely works with theRabbinical Assembly, the international body of Conservativerabbis. It coordinates and assists the activities of its member communities on all levels.
Representatives of twenty-two Jewish congregations in North America met at theJewish Theological Seminary on 23 February 1913.[1] The representatives formed theUnited Synagogue of America to develop and perpetuate Conservative Judaism.[1][3] The group electedRabbiSolomon Schechter the firstpresident.[1]
United Synagogue Youth (USY) is the youth movement of USCJ. The organization's mission is to empower Jewish youth to develop friendships, leadership skills, a sense of belonging to the Jewish People, a deep engagement with and love for Israel, and a commitment to inspired Jewish living through meaningful and fun experiences based on the ideology of Conservative Judaism.
Nativ was USCJ's academic gap year program in Israel for incoming college freshmen. After 41 years of operation, the program ended with the 2023–2024 cohort.[11]
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