Commission on Formal Jewish Studies, 1972-1974

In letters to the editors of Judaism and Commentary, Doctor Konvitz explains that he accepted the chairmanship of a Commission on Formal University Jewish Studies Programs that was appointed by Doctor Nahum Goldmann, Chairman of the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. The Memorial Foundation appointed the Commission because it had decided to contribute a substantial amount of money each year to help establish and develop Jewish Studies Programs in colleges and universities. Konvitz prepared the report which was subsequently adopted by the Board of Directors of the Memorial Foundation.