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United Synagogue of America Records
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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]
This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.
Overview and metadata sections
The United Synagogue of America (USA), now known at the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USJC), was created by Solomon Schechter in 1913 to bring together Conservative congregations under one governing structure. Now, the USJC consists of 835 congregations in the United States of America and Canada that work on programming, rules and laws, and publications for Conservative Judaism among other aspects of everyday life for congregants.
This collection contains records from United Synagogue of America branches, primarily including multiple branches in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including New Jersey. Records in the collection include administrative and financial records, correspondence, and records from the multiple programs created and conducted by United Synagogue of America.
The collection is arranged into 2 series as follows:
Series 1: Organization records, 1914-1987, undated
Subseries 1.1: Administrative records, 1932-1987, undated
Subseries 1.2: Financial records, 1941-1986, undated
Subseries 1.3: Affiliated synagogues records, 1914, 1934-1978, undated
Subseries 1.4: Correspondence, 1941-1987, undated
Subseries 1.5: Publications, 1945-1985, undated
Series 2: Programming records, 1930-1979, undated
Subseries 2.1: Youth program records, 1932-1979, undated
Subseries 2.2: Outreach, events, and fundraising records, 1942-1977, undated
Subseries 2.3: Education and seminary records, 1930-1978, undated
Subseries 2.4: Social action records, 1947-1979, undated
Collection previously administered by the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center, acquired by Temple in June 2009.
Original audiovisual materials, as well as preservation and duplicating masters, may not be played. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist must pay for a use copy. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Collection processed and finding aid prepared in January 2023 by Sarah DeRupo, Project Archivist.
People
Organization
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America
- Rabbinical Assembly
- United Synagogue of America. National Academy for Adult Jewish Studies
- National Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs (U.S.)
- United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
- Women's League for Conservative Judaism
Subject
- Conservative Judaism--United States
- Jewish day schools
- Jewish religious schools
- Rabbis
- Synagogues--United States--administration and organizations
Place
- Publisher
- Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
- Finding Aid Author
- Sarah DeRupo, Project Archivist
- Finding Aid Date
- January 2023
- Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Use Restrictions
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The United Synagogue of America Records are on deposit with the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. The donor has not assigned rights to Temple University Libraries. Other creators' intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to them or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.
Collection Inventory
Series 1 is arranged into the following five subseries:
Subseries 1.1: Administrative records, 1932-1987, undated
Subseries 1.2: Financial records, 1941-1986, undated
Subseries 1.3: Affiliated synagogues records, 1914, 1934-1978, undated
Subseries 1.4: Correspondence, 1941-1987, undated
Subseries 1.5: Publications, 1945-1985, undated
This series contains materials pertaining to recreational programs, education, and social action programming organized by and involving United Synagogue of America.
Physical Description16.25 Linear Feet13 boxes
This subseries contains records regarding the everyday running of the United Synagogue of America.
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This subseries contains records such as bills, budgets, and salaries of the United Synagogue of America.
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This subseries contains records from the individual synagogues.
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This subseries contains letters to and from United Synagogue officials, rabbis, and community members.
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This subseries contains newsletters, pamphlets, and articles from United Synagogue chapters, individual synagogues, as well as articles about United Synagogue from outside sources among other records.
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Series 2 is arranged into the following four subseries:
Subseries 2.1: Youth program records, 1932-1979, undated
Subseries 2.2: Outreach, events, and fundraising records, 1942-1977, undated
Subseries 2.3: Education and seminary records, 1930-1978, undated
Subseries 2.4: Social action records, 1947-1979, undated
This series contains materials pertaining to recreational programs, education, and social action programming organized by and involving United Synagogue of America.
Physical Description15.25 Linear Feet13 boxes
This subseries contains records pertaining to children's recreational programming.
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This subseries contains records pertaining to recreational adults and all-ages programs, outreach efforts, and fundraising events created and sponsored by United Synagogue of America.
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This subseries contains records pertaining to religious schooling, the Theological Jewish Seminary, and other classes conducted or sponsored by the United Synagogue of America.
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This subseries contains records pertaining to charity and social action efforts taken by United Synagogue of America. These records include literature, fundraiser materials, and charitable causes that were created by or worked on by United Synagogue of America.
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