The Jackie Saltz Alumni Fund

More than 12 years ago, Jackie Saltz organized Project Reconnect. Together with a small volunteer committee, she worked to reengage alumni from all the Conservative movement’s youth and young adult programs. Through Project Reconnect, Jackie has brought together alumni from across the movement, focusing particularly on USY, which is at the heart and soul of her vision. Jackie’s tireless work has been invaluable as we approach the celebration of USY’s 60 th anniversary and the formation of United Synagogue’s alumni association. Jackie’s ties to USY go way back; she was a synagogue chapter youth director and worked on United Synagogue’s staff as a regional youth director. Later she became chair of the regional youth commission and president of United Synagogue’s Pacific Southwest region, and for many years she has been on United Synagogue’s board of directors. This fund will provide much-needed support for the alumni association and Project Reconnect and scholarships both for USY on Wheels and Pilgrimage summer programs and for future programs for USYers and USY alumni.