United Synagogue of America
- United Synagogue of America
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▪ religious organization
central federation of some 835 Conservative Jewish congregations located in the United States and Canada. It was organized in 1913 by Solomon Schechter (
Schechter, Solomon), a Talmudic scholar and spokesman for the Conservative movement.
To assist and increase individual participation in a fuller Jewish life, the United Synagogue has administrative divisions for youth activities, Jewish education, adult studies, music, social action, dietary laws, and congregational standards. The USA is affiliated with the National Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, The Rabbinical Assembly, and the Women's League for Conservative Judaism.
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