Rabbi steven kaplan explores the timehonored tradition of healing within judaism and the oftenrevered status of the healer within the jewish community. The talmud is the source from which this affinity for debate and the code of. A wonderfully easy, deeply enriching, and modern tool for families of all. The talmud is the source from which this affinity for debate and the code of jewish halakhah law is derived. Association and united synagogue of conservative judaism. Conservative youth group cuts ties with exhead accused of sexual misconduct jules gutin denies allegations, which the ceo of the united synagogue of. Enrichment for the united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj. Rabbi bradley artson discusses the importance of halakhah the jewish body of laws in maintaining an authentic and dynamic judaism. Wernick was appointed rabbi of or olam as of august 1, 2015. United synagogues wernick to step down next year jewish. A few weeks ago i had the pleasure of interviewing rabbi steve wernick, ceo of the united synagogue for conservative judaism, about his views on intermarriage.
When rabbi steven wernick interviewed to be chief executive of the. Previous to this, rabbi wernick served as the ceo of theunited synagogue of conservative judaism uscj, an organization committed to a dynamic judaism. For the past decade, rabbi steven wernick has been the ceo of the united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj. Audit to shed light on conservative judaism jewish journal. The recent announcements of the pending departures of rabbi steven wernick, ceo of the united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj, and rabbi julie schonfeld, ceo of the rabbinical assembly. Stay connected with uscj sign up to receive communications from uscj about an authentic and dynamic judaism, leadership, torah and more. Publicize your event on the metny community calendar. Sep 08, 2017 god and the jewish people share a sacred responsibility and a bond of love, which expresses itself in our biblical brit covenant. Rabbi steven wernick s address to uscj biennial convention. 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. Conservative youth group cuts ties with exhead accused of. As head of the united synagogue of conservative judaism, wernick has tried to. Click below to determine your district and find your uscj contact. Philanthropy, leadership, and engagement new jersey.
Fourth cohort of the uscj ruderman inclusion action community launches february 9, 2018 24 shevat, 5778 photo courtesy of temple israel center, white plains, ny. Learn talmud at your own pace with rabbi steven wernick. Strengthening synagogues and conservative judaism uscj. Uscj closely works with the rabbinical assembly, the international body of conservative rabbis. Second, came the change in leadership at the rabbinical assembly with rabbi julie schoenfeld taking the ras top job. He is dedicated to ensuring that conservative judaism remains vibrant for his grandchildren. Photo by debra rubin rabbi steven wernick believes the conservative movement has been in crisis for the last two years, a victim of shrinking memberships and falling. In it is an enlightening, sobering and courageous interview with rabbi steven wernick, ceo of the united synagogue of conservative judaism.
The recent announcements of the pending departures of rabbi steven wernick, ceo of the united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj, and rabbi julie schonfeld, ceo of. Kaddish for conservative judaism rabbi jason miller. Rabbi steven wernick, uscjs ceo, visited member congregations etz chaim, shearith israel and ahavath achim in midseptember, and he. Switch to the light mode thats kinder on your eyes at day time. Whereas the mission of the united synagogue of conservative judaism founded in 19 is to help strengthen the conservative movement in judaism by. Thank you ray for your kind words, for your leadership of united synagogue these past several years and for your guidance and friendship these past six months in particular. Asked if the new executivelevel layoffs harm the ability of uscj to operate efficiently, rabbi wernick said, not if you have an understanding of what our core job is, working with member. Rabbi steven wernick is the chief executive officer of the new united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj. Yet this book also uses a more general instruction when it offers variants of the expression. As the wife of a rabbi, she has vast experience in community work and organizations, serving jewish communities in the usa, south america and israel. Though spotted having dinner just minutes earlier with uscj s new executive vice president, rabbi steven wernick, who served as a panelist, it was announced from the podium that chancellor. As conservative judaisms leadership turns over, is intermarriage. For the past two summers and again in 2014, rabbi savenor leads uscj s family israel experience.
Rabbi wernick was ordained at the jewish theological seminary. Rabbi pesach lerner and i wrote about jewish substance, and he differentiated between pr and branding. Entering his term with an explicit mandate to implement change, wernick has attempted to rekindle uscj s focus on north americas 650 or so conservative congregations. Masorticonservative judaism around the world to unite for virtual global gathering for healing. Rabbinical counseling provides a perspective on mental, emotional, and spiritual healing for the hurting individual. Is it jacob who favors joseph such that his brothers conspire to kill him. Jts spokeswoman sherry kirschenbaum did not deny a report that eisen declined to take part in the panel because he wanted, but was. Apr, 2018 a few weeks ago i had the pleasure of interviewing rabbi steve wernick, ceo of the united synagogue for conservative judaism, about his views on intermarriage. Rabbi wernick takes his role as guide and teacher with utmost seriousness, knowing when to hold our hand. Photo courtesy of temple israel center, white plains, ny.
She was a member of the uscj hayom strategic planning commission, ceo search committee when rabbi wernick, past ceo of uscj, was hired and multiple nominating committees. Since joining uscj in 2009, rabbi wernick has spearheaded a toptobottom. When uscj first learned of the allegation last month and had two conversations with gutin, he was suspended from his duties. Margo gold, president, uscj rabbi steven wernick, ceo, uscj. Rabbi steven wernick, the head of the movements congregational arm uscj, has stood shoulder. I had the honor of meeting rabbi wernick at the uscj biennial and being heartened by the deep torah he taught there, including blues brothers quotes about us being on a mission from god no joke. Since joining uscj in 2009 as chief executive officer, rabbi wernick has spearheaded a toptobottom organizational transformation, shepherded the successful launch of several new initiatives for uscj congregations, including sulam leadership, through partnerships with and grants from outside organizations, he has significantly expanded funding for usy, and has launched major new efforts to. Rabbi steven wernicks response rebranding helps uscj envision its future in a rapidly changing jewish world to my oped, conservative jews deserve more than pr, is very interesting yet saddening. Rabbi steven wernicks address to uscj biennial convention.
Switch to the dark mode thats kinder on your eyes at night time. Ed rudofsky rabbi steven wernick chairman executive vice president and ceo. On february 8, 2019, a piece of history appeared before my eyes, although this little moment might never have been noticed by most people in the synagogue service at beth tzedec synagogue that shabbat morning. Prior to that, she was chair of uscj s human resources and compensation committee, a committee on which she continues to serve. Proclamation on the appointment of rabbi steven wernick as the. Submitted by rabbi bradley artson, ziegler school of. Conservative judaism rabbi steven wernick resigned uswwn. Uscj and the rabbinical assembly agree to deepen joint partnership. Uscj international president rabbi steven wernick uscj executive vice president maury potosky hazak chairman joanne tuckerzemlak hazak director. Yesterday marked the confirmation of rabbi steven wernick right as the ceo and executive vice president of the united synagogue of conservative judaism, the arm of the movement representing the congregations. Rabbi steven wernick, who served as a panelist, it was announced from the podium that chancellor arnold eisen had been invited to participate but was unable to make it. Meet our staff fuchsberg jerusalem center for conservative. United synagogues wernick to step down next year jewish week. United synagogue of conservative judaism january 1977 professional.
Apr 25, 2015 rabbi steven wernick is the chief executive officer of the new united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj. Rabbi jacob blumenthal to serve as ceo for uscj and the ra starting july 1. After a teen tour turned into an abuse nightmare, waiting on an apology. Therefore the rabbinical assembly applauds the appointment of rabbi steven wernick as the united synagogues executive vice presidentc. One of judaisms greatest strengths is its affinity for diverse opinions and the debate, for the sake of heaven to implement gods will in our lives. Proclamation on the appointment of rabbi steven wernick as. Whos that man walking rabbi steven wernick, executive vp and chief executive officer, uscj. The abuse allegedly occurred 33 years ago, when the victim was 17 years old and gutin was 34. Israels detention of conservative rabbi castigated by. After a teen tour turned into an abuse nightmare, waiting on. The united synagogue of conservative judaism announced wednesday that its leader, rabbi steven wernick, will be stepping down from his. Conservative judaisms rebranding effort could signal a.
He is a keen strategic thinker who is not afraid of making difficult decisions, said rabbi steven wernick, the former ceo of uscj who is now senior rabbi of beth tzedec congregation in toronto who, while he worked at uscj in manhattan, was a cocongregant of. A pressing and dividing issue in the conservative movement today, uscj s official stance has matched that of the rabbinical assembly. Rabbi steven bob book authors the jewish publication. Submitted by rabbi bradley artson, ziegler school of rabbinic studies. After a teen tour turned into an abuse nightmare, waiting. Michael monson, former editor, jewish publication society a gateway to the kabbalah provides a brief yet indepth introduction to jewish mysticism. It coordinates and assists the activities of its member communities on all levels. Rabbi steven wernick, the head of the movements congregational arm uscj, has stood shoulder to shoulder with his equivalent in the reform. Dec 03, 2017 conservative judaism has made headlines lately. High hopes, however, are being pinned on the back of rabbi steven wernick, united synagogues newly installed executive vice president. Though spotted having dinner just minutes earlier with uscj. Conservative judaisms rebranding effort could signal a sea.
United synagogue of conservative judaism committee on. United synagogue of conservative judaism leader rabbi steven wernick outlines a plan to reinvigorate the movement before a gathering of leaders feb. Uscj head rabbi steven wernick sent a sharp letter to prime minister benjamin netanyahu to protest the detention, haaretz reported. Uscj ceo rabbi steve wernick talks intermarriage tc jewfolk. This brit remains a central pillar of judaism and has come to symbolize the mission of the jewish people. If he did so on top of a tree or on top of a camel, it is also fit, but he may not go up to it on the holiday since it is forbidden to go up on a tree or on top of an animal on a holiday.
Dec 07, 2009 rabbi steven wernicks address to uscj biennial convention. Fourth cohort of the uscj ruderman inclusion action community launches. Rabbi steven wernick, uscj chief executive officer for his keynote address on sacred strategies for synagogue life rebecca kane, daniel bacharach, melissa goller of h2i and gila hadani ward of temple beth sholom roslyn heights for their presentation on holistic y outh engagement. Dec 18, 2017 conservative youth group cuts ties with exhead accused of sexual misconduct jules gutin denies allegations, which the ceo of the united synagogue of conservative judaism says were wide ranging. Rabbi steven wernick, ceo of uscj, and his staff have been in touch with the alleged victim and have had multiple conversations. The torah is not a history book, rather the religious and moral code of our people. Do what is right and good in the sight of the lord. Under his leadership, uscj has become a leader in understanding the paradigm shifts and in partnering with local kehillot to adapt to them. Rabbi steven wernick is stepping down from his position as ceo of the. The torah is not a history book, rather the religious and moral code.
With a bfa degree, elyse recently returned to jerusalem after spending over 20 years in netanya, working for a book publishing company. View rabbi steven wernicks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A magna cum laude graduate of city college and member of phi beta kappa, he received his masters and doctoral degrees, as well as his rabbinic smichah, from the jewish theological seminary. For conservative leader, a road show for change new. Rabbi steven wernick, uscjs former ceo, was quoted in the new york times on behalf of the conservative movement, speaking about the growing divide between american and israeli jews. Rabbi steven wernick, the ceo of united synagogue of conservative judaisms congregational arm, will step down next june. United synagogue youth usy is the youth movement of uscj.
The organizations mission is to empower jewish youth to develop friendships, leadership skills, a sense of belonging to the jewish people, a deep engagement with. Dec 08, 2011 rabbinical counseling provides a perspective on mental, emotional, and spiritual healing for the hurting individual. Wernick serves as the chief executive officer of the united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj, a community of kehillot sacred communities committed to a dynamic judaism that is learned and passionate, authentic and pluralistic, joyful and accessible, egalitarian and traditional. Kaddish for conservative judaism the rabbi with a blog. With 600 synagogues in north america and a home in israel, uscj is the largest network of conservative jews in the world. Our guest for rosh hashanah is rabbi steven wernick, chief executive officer of the united synagogue of conservative judaism uscj. United synagogue of conservative judaism has 572 affiliated congregations as of 2017. It seems as though all the players who have the potential to put the conservative movement on the right course have taken the field. United synagogue of conservative judaism wikipedia. Parashat vayikra rabbi esther hugenholtz our purpose, meaning and mission this week, a colleague shared an article with me from new voices news and views of campus jews. Rabbi steven bob has served as senior rabbi of congregation etz chaim, in lombard, illinois, since 1981. When rabbi steven wernick interviewed to be chief executive of the conservative movements umbrella organization in 2009, he came prepared and had done his homework, according to a former. Conservative rabbis will not officiate intermarriages. New round of layoffs at united synagogue jewish week.
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