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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 |
|---|---|
| Formation | February 23, 1913[1] |
| Founder | Rabbi Dr. Solomon Schechter[2] |
| 13-1659707[3] | |
| 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 |
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 |
Representatives of twenty-two Jewish congregations in North America met at the Jewish Theological Seminary on 23 February 1913.[1] The representatives formed the United Synagogue of America to develop and perpetuate Conservative Judaism.[1][2] The group elected Rabbi Solomon Schechter the first president.[1]
At its executive council's April 1913 meeting, the organization's purpose was defined as loyalty to the Torah; to promote observance of Shabbat and Jewish dietary laws; to preserve Israel's past and promote its restoration; to maintain traditional Jewish prayer in Hebrew; to promote traditional Judaism in the home; and to encourage the establishment of Jewish religious schools whose instruction includes the study of the Hebrew language and its literature as a bond that unites Jewish people worldwide.[7]
The name of the organization was changed to the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in 1991.[8]
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism has 572 affiliated congregations as of 2017[update].[9]
USCJ sponsors the following programs:[10]
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