SYNERGY: UJA-Federation and Synagogues Together

The current moment is one of both attenuated Jewish connection for many and, at the same time, renewed and strengthened commitment for others. The opportunity and challenge at hand is extraordinary — to maximize the likelihood of positive Jewish identification and commitment.

Recognizing this challenge and opportunity, UJA-Federation is committed to a dynamic partnership with the rabbis, cantors, Jewish educators, executive directors, and lay leaders of New York, Westchester, and Long Island congregations. Working together, we seek to strengthen synagogues as vital centers of caring, learning, and spiritual renewal where Jews and Jewish families can find inspiration, learning, and engagement.

The shared commitment of UJA-Federation and New York-area synagogues to strengthen Jewish life today and for the future is reflected in a wide array of programs and resources. Some are widely available to all, while others are more local. Some are in development on a pilot basis; others are available by application as resources allow. Synagogue leaders can learn about new opportunities by subscribing to SYNERGY e-mail. In addition, topical newsletters for synagogue leaders are published at Rosh HaShanah and Pesach.

If anything prompts questions or comments, we welcome them. Moreover, if you have ideas about how to strengthen our work together, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. It is our hope that in increasing our interaction, we will learn from one another and, in the process, strengthen the very fabric of our community.