United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
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The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) is the major congregational organization of Conservative Judaism in North America, and the largest Conservative Jewish communal body in the world. USCJ closely works with the Rabbinical Assembly, the international body of Conservative rabbis. It coordinates and assists the activities of its member communities on all levels.
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Abbreviation | USCJ |
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Formation | February 23, 1913; 111 years ago (1913-02-23)[1] |
Founder | Rabbi Dr. Solomon Schechter[2] |
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Legal status | 501(c)(3) religious organization[3] |
Purpose | To strengthen kehillot; 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] |
Headquarters | 3080 Broadway, New York, New York, U.S. |
Coordinates | 40.7507488°N 73.9710554°W / 40.7507488; -73.9710554 |
Region served | North America |
Members | 562 affiliated congregations[5] |
Rabbi Jacob Bluementhal[6] | |
Andy Schaer[6] | |
Affiliations | Conservative Judaism |
Revenue (2022) | $12,404,867[5] |
Expenses (2022) | $12,214,528[5] |
Website | www |
Formerly called | United Synagogue of America |
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