In 1955, the United Synagogue of America codified its first comprehensive standards for synagogue practice, marking a pivotal moment in Conservative Judaism's navigation between tradition and modernity. Through documentary analysis of the standards approved at the Biennial Convention, this research reveals how Conservative Jewish leaders crafted guidelines across eight domains: authority structures, Sabbath observance, kashrut (dietary laws), public functions, fund-raising activities, moral dignity, intercongregational relations, and enforcement mechanisms. The standards positioned the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly as the primary religious authority while establishing detailed frameworks for congregational governance. Notably, they mandated strict observance of Sabbath sanctity and dietary laws at all synagogue functions, and prescribed cooperative rather than competitive relationships between congregations regardless of denominational affiliation. The resulting document illustrates Conservative Judaism's distinct approach to balancing traditional Jewish law with practical considerations of American synagogue administration, effectively positioning the movement between Orthodox and Reform Judaism through policies that emphasized both religious continuity and modern organizational adaptability.