INFO FOR SYNAGOGUES

When you hear the word synagogue, what do you think? A place to come for inspiration. A place for family. A place to act on your values. A nurturing community. More than anything, synagogues are hubs of Jewish life, and as such, they need to adapt to our rapidly changing world. And sometimes, change requires help.

We advocate for the critical importance of synagogue life within the fabric of the Jewish community by providing resources that develop leadership, embrace diversity, and lead to financial sustainability. To learn more about current programmatic opportunities for synagogues or to sign up for our monthly digest, contact us.

Research and Reports

Download our research reports from our Innovations and Strategies series.

Archive of additional reports available here or contact us.

Partnerships, Collaborations, and Mergers

UJA has contracted with SeaChange Capital Partners to offer consulting services for our synagogues to focus on opportunities for collaboration, new nonprofit partnerships, and potential mergers.

Questions or interested in connecting with SeaChange? Contact Nadine Kochavi.

Proactive Planning for Small Congregations

UJA is working with the Jewish Community Legacy Project (JCLP) to engage synagogues at any stage of their lifecycle in a process of proactively planning for the future. This includes support for managing physical and financial assets, leadership succession, and other challenges of long-term planning.

Questions or interested in connecting with JCLP? Contact Jonathan Marx.

Charitable Gift Annuity

Did you know that UJA administers a charitable gift annuity program (CGA) on behalf of many synagogues? It’s a great way to make charitable contributions to a synagogue you care about.

Interested? Contact the Planned Giving & Endowments Department at or 212.836.1247.