The Developing Federation Idea


 

Publication Date: March 1975

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): William Avrunin

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: Jewish Organizations; Fundraising and Philanthropy; Organizational Development

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author explores the history and current situation of Jewish federations with an eye toward two characteristics which he asserts to be of great import: that Jewish federations are voluntaristic, and that they have inherent limitations.