Community Relations Implications in the Use of Public Funds by Sectarian Agencies

Publication Date: September 1956

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Robert Morris; Arnold Gurin

Research Area: Banking and finance; Social conditions

Keywords: Church and State; Jewish Organizations; Community Relations; Fundraising and Philanthropy

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The authors explore the community relations implications of Jewish organizations using public funding. They identify three broad categories of government funding for sectarian organizations: purchase of services, support of special demonstration projects, and contributions to capital construction, especially hospitals. It must eventually be asked, the authors contend, whether the rationale for maintaining a voluntary service loses its force if it operates as a conduit for governmental service and financing.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, ed. By Sanford Sherman, v.33, no.1, Fall 1956, p.48-54.