Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Project Reconnect seeks to reconnect alumni of USY, Atid, Koach, Nativ, the Conservative Yeshiva, Camp Ramah, the Solomon Schechter schools, the Leadership Training Fellowship, and other Conservative movement programs. Whether you’re in Israel, North America, or anyplace else, this program is for you.

Project Reconnect’s mission is to reinvolve, reinvigorate, and reconnect the very many Jewish adults who were touched by the Conservative movement’s programs for teenagers, college students and young adults. Its Israel component provides a rich resource for potential olim and for strengthening Israel - Diaspora relationships.

Please read on to some questions in regards to joining Project Reconnect that you may feel are helpful.

Why should I join Project Reconnect?

You should join Project Reconnect to reconnect with lost-lost friends who you met in programs run by the Conservative movement programs. (Those programs include Atid, Kadima, USY, Koach, Nativ, LTF, the Conservative Yeshiva, and Solomon Schechter schools.) When you join Project Reconnect, you’ll learn about reunions and other activities, you’ll be able to find old friends, and you’ll receive messages and gain access to forums where you’ll discuss topics that interest you with others who share your interests. You’ll also learn about exciting programs and resources available through United Synagogue and its constituent congregations.

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How do I join?

To begin the registrationprocess, just go to the Project Reconnect website, www.projectreconnect.org. Enter your email address and password on the left side of the website and follow the directions.

It’s easy. Just follow the simple instructions – you’ll be asked to choose your own password.

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Do I have to pay a fee or dues?

No. Project Reconnect is a free service run by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

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Why should I fill out my profile?

Once you’ve filled out your profile, your friends will be able to find you – and once your friends have filled out their profiles, you’ll be able to find them too. The profile also makes professional networking easy – you might even hear from people in your field.

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I have joined Project Reconnect, and now I want to find some old friends. What do I do?

Click on People Finder and follow the directions.

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I used to belong to several groups and I'd like to hear from all of them. And I no longer live where I grew up, and I’d like to hear from both my old region and the one I live in now. What do I do?

Note all your memberships and every region to which you have a connection on your profile. You’re not limited to just one group or region.

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I forgot my password. What do I do?

Go to Project Reconnect’s home page and click on Forgot Password on the left side of the website. Your password will be emailed to you.

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I want to post a message to my Pilgrimage group, another to my Nativ group, and another to my old region. How do I do that?

The web site is self-explanatory. Just log in and follow the directions. If you have any problems or do not understand the directions, email your site manager. See a list of site managers at the bottom and he or she will gladly help you through the process.

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Is Project Reconnect just a database? Are there any programs or parties?

Project Reconnect is much more than just a database! Look at the postings, which will become richer and richer as more and more people join. And check with your regional site manager for more information about events in your area.

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What is a forum?

A forum is a place where you can stay in touch, chitchat, and catch up with old friends. It is a place to introduce yourself and make new friends. . You can also address specific topics and others can respond.

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I was active in USY, but that was 40 years ago. Am I too old for Project Reconnect?

No one is ever too old for Project Reconnect. Our members’ ages range from new high school graduates to people who were at USY’s charter convention in 1951.

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I wasn't in USY or Nativ or Pilgrimage, but I was a Ramah camper. Can I join Project Reconnect?

Yes, you can. Project Reconnect is a service of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, which also runs USY, Nativ, and Pilgrimage, among many other youth programs, but Project Reconnect is open to all alumni of any Conservative movement program.

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Question: If I put my name on the Project Reconnect list; will you sell it to other organizations or businesses?

Your name will not be sold to other organizations or businesses. We protect your privacy.

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If I encounter any problems on any part of the Project Reconnect website, what should I do?

If you have a problem with the website, please email reconnect@uscj.org.

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Who is my Regional Manager and who do I get in contact with them?

Click here to reach your Regional Manager.

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