Our Partners

Communal Umbrella Organizations

Masorti Israel promotes Masorti/ Conservative Judaism in Israel through its kehillot (communities), NOAM youth movement, the Egalitarian Kotel, pluralistic religious services and other programs.

The Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel is dedicated to supporting Israelis in building a Judaism that respects tradition and observance while adapting to modern Israeli life.

Learn more: masorti.org.il

Masorti Olami (The World Council of Synagogues, Inc.) builds, renews and strengthens Jewish life throughout the world, with efforts that focus on existing and developing communities in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Learn more: masortiolami.org

The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) is the network of Conservative Jewish congregations across North America. They strengthen synagogues at every level and are the leading voice for an authentic and dynamic Judaism around the world.
Learn more: uscj.org

Masorti Judaism in the UK's purpose is to support a flourishing network of communities where people can find meaning by connecting to Judaism and to each other.

Learn more: masorti.org.uk

MERCAZ Canada & Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism work to foster and strengthen Masorti/Conservative Judaism in Israel, based on the ideals of pluralism, tradition, tolerance, study, and spirituality.

Learn more: mercaz.ca

Rabbinical Schools

The Abraham Joshua Heschel Seminary, located in Potsdam, Germany, offers a comprehensive and diverse study program based on two pillars: the academic curriculum, which is integrated into the BA and MA programs in Jewish Theology at the University of Potsdam, and the independent rabbinical curriculum.
Learn more: levinson-stiftung.de/startseite/seminarheschel

Schechter Rabbinical Seminary, in Jerusalem, is training the next generation of Jewish leaders who will inspire and influence Israeli society, as well as raise a committed Jewish voice for religious pluralism and tolerance. They graduate lead communities throughout Israel and Europe in the spirit of enlightened, intellectually engaged Judaism.

Learn more: schechter.edu/programs/schechter-rabbinical-seminary

The leading center for Jewish education in Latin America, the Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has the mission of strengthening Jewish life and contributing to Tikkun Olam (repentance) throughout the world, particularly in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, through education, community development, and interfaith dialogue.

Learn more: seminariorabinico.org

The Jewish Theological Seminary is a preeminent institution of Jewish higher education, training thoughtful, innovative leaders—rabbis, cantors, educators, lay leaders, and scholars—who strengthen our communities with a vision of Judaism that is deeply grounded in the Jewish past and thoroughly engaged with contemporary society.

Learn more: jtsa.edu

The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies is the rabbinical school of American Jewish University, dedicated to training rabbis who deepen Jewish tradition and spirituality while serving contemporary communities.

Learn more: aju.edu/ziegler-school-rabbinic-studies

Professional Organizations / Networks

The Rabbinical Assembly is the international association of Conservative rabbis. Since its founding in 1901, the RA has been the creative force shaping the ideology, programs, and practices of the Conservative movement.

Learn more: rabbinicalassembly.org

The Cantors Assembly promotes the profession of the Cantorate, serving our members and their congregations by supporting our colleagues in their roles as vibrant, engaging, vital clergy and musical leaders.

Learn more: cantors.org

FJMC International (formerly the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs) is the international umbrella organization for a confederation of approximately 200 men’s auxiliaries around the globe.

Learn more: fjmc.org

The Jewish Educators Assembly (JEA) is the premier membership association for Conservative/Masorti education professionals. Eligible members include education directors, early childhood education directors, youth directors, clergy-educators, university and seminary students, and teachers of supplementary (Hebrew) schools.

Learn more: jewisheducators.org

The Jewish Youth Directors Association was founded in 1971 to assist the development of professionals in the field of Conservative Jewish youth work. We are dedicated to raising the consciousness of the general Jewish community to the importance of this profession. JYDA provides conventions and workshops that train Youth Directors and Advisors in group work skills, Judaic knowledge, child development, and developing creative and diverse programming.

Learn more: jyda.org

The North American Association of Synagogue Executives (NAASE) is a Jewish membership organization serving the professional needs of executives of Conservative Synagogues.

Learn more: naase.org

Women’s League for Conservative Judaism engages, enriches, empowers and unites our Conservative/Masorti members. They promote the sense of community, provide
opportunities for learning and advocacy, and cultivate leaders.

Learn more: wlcj.org

Youth And Young Adults

Marom strives to provide a platform that empowers young adults to take ownership of their Jewish identity and sets them on a journey of self-discovery, knowledge and experience.

Learn more: marom.org

NOAM Olami is a worldwide coalition of Masorti/Conservative youth movements which inspires the development of Jewish values including Zionism, Tikkun Olam and leadership for young people aged 8 to 18.

Learn more: masortiolami.org/noam-olami

The National Ramah Commission is the convening, catalyzing, and coordinating body of the Ramah Camping Movement, supporting our camps and Israel programs; providing opportunities for leadership development, offering year-round alumni engagement; and strengthening connections with Am Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael.

Learn more: campramah.org

Ramah is the camping arm of Conservative Judaism. Ramah Israel programs encourage the development of a personal understanding of one’s Jewishness and an individually meaningful relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.

Learn more: ramah.org.il

USY empowers Jewish youth to develop friendships, leadership skills, a sense of belonging to the Jewish People, a deep engagement with and love for Israel, and a commitment to inspired Jewish living through meaningful and fun experiences based on the ideology of Conservative Judaism.

Learn more: usy.org

Education

The Schechter Institutes is an academic and educational institution dedicated to ensuring, through Jewish education, the future of Israel as a democratic state, secure in its Jewish roots. The Schechter Institutes has grown into a major Israeli educational organization including: Schechter institute of Jewish Studies, TALI, Neve Schechter and Midreshet Schechter.

Learn more: schechter.edu

The Hannaton Educational Center in the Galilee serves as an incubator for Jewish, Zionist, and Humanist leadership. It is a study center rooted in community and guided by pluralism in Jewish thought, for the State of Israel, and the Jewish People.

Learn more: echannaton.org

The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center is a home in the heart of Jerusalem where leaders and seekers can find an authentic place in Jewish tradition to call their own. They offer opportunities to study, pray, and explore within an egalitarian and inclusive setting.

Learn more: fuchsbergcenter.org

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