NEFESH B'NEFESH and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism have launched a joint project intended to deepen the connection between Conservative communities and Israel. The initiative aims to strengthen the partnership between Nefesh B'Nefesh and the United Synagogue through an action-oriented project with members of the Conservative movement.

Rabbis, lay leaders, and synagogue staff in three pilot regions — Metropolitan New York, Empire, and New Jersey — have been invited to submit proposals for a grant to help develop programs that incorporate Israel and Zionist education in their communities, and present aliya as a realistic option for Conservative Jews.

Synagogues will submit requests for one of nine grants, cosponsored by Nefesh B'Nefesh and the USCJ through its Israel Commission. Recipients of the grants, which will be allocated in September, will take responsibility for developing and implementing their proposals, and working together with their regional director, the United Synagogue's Israel Commission, and Nefesh B'Nefesh.

For more information, contact Renana Levine at [email protected] or 212-2030071.