Some Thoughts on the Polity of Jewish Organizational Life

Publication Date: December 1982

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Jay B. Stern

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Jewish Organizations; Volunteerism; Organizational Development

Type: Other

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The proliferation of lay boards and committees, sub-committees, ad hoc committees, task forces, "concerned" members, advisory councils and citizens panels are the source of much frustration to professionals in Jewish public service. Even when such groups do their work well, remaining within well-defined areas, the demands they make upon professional staff time concerned with their nurture are considerable. Is the system which has grown among Jewish groups in this country the most appropriate? Are there other governance models to choose from?

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, 59:2.