This memorandum has been prepared at the suggestion of Dr. Belkin, pursuant to his discussion with Rabbi Norman Lamm on October 9, 1964. The proposal aims at introducing a special Yeshiva University Academic Program into Camp Morasha, in addition to the regular education scheme which proved so successful last year and which is being revised for even greater achievements this coming season. The plan involves thirty young men, ten of them Semichah students, and twenty JSP students, potential candidates for RIETS.Other than the approximately 2| hours per day set aside for recreational and athletic activities, full time will be devoted to studies.The 20 younger students will receive an intensive course geared to preparing them for RIETS. Hence, the emphasis will be on Talmud, although other material will be included. Two JSP students will be assigned to each Semichah student who will be their ״Big Brother,” training them especially in Gemara. It is hoped that by the end of eight weeks of such concentrated study, they will be about ready to take a full RIETS course, perhaps eventually leading to Semichah.The ten Semichah students would have to come from amongst the very best students in that class. They must be able not only to teach but also to inspire their JSP charges.In addition to the approximately 2j "free hours" mentioned, the Semichah students program is envisioned as follows:(a) teaching the JSP students, as above.(b) assisting in the general educational and guidance program of the camp, not more than one hour per day.(c) continuing their own Talmudic studies.(d) supplementary guidance in extra—Talmudic studies and practical aspects of the Rabbinate. This might include coaching in speech, the opportunity to practice it in camp, and guest lectures on various practical rabbinic and communal problems.A faculty member from RIETS would be in charge of the program.Suitable physical facilities are already available.The cost to the camp for this program would be aoprox…

Present: Dr. Lamm, Dean Rabinowitz, Rabbi Rosenfeld, Dr. Schiff, Dr. Tannenbaum. Rabbi Rosenfeld will serve as chairman pro-tem and Dr. Schiff as secretary pro-tem. TTP recruitment will be a major goal of the Principals Conference, which will take place on November 13. Proposed arrangement with Bernard Revel Graduate School, as put forward by Dean Rabinowitz in a letter to Dr. Hoenig: consensus – not desirable at this time. Changes in Erna Michael College: (a) more serious attitude; (b) no more admission with advanced standing – individual course exemptions to be granted infrequently (e.g., Israelis into advanced Hebrew); (c) regular attendance required (unlike Yeshiva College), with administrative follow-up to ensure compliance with regulations; (d) change in degree offering. Three students are current candidates for full enrollment in TTP: one advanced, two freshmen.Discussion as to means of reaching more potential students. Possibilities:a) Meeting with principalsb) Direct communication with best graduates selling program as an honors program offering "fellowships.*Page 2Erna Michael College Advisory Council - Minutesc) Visits to high schools by Dean Rabinowitz patterned after Rabbi Faivelson of TIW.d) Ads in high school papers, student councils.e) Radio program appearance.f) NCSY media.Status of Advisory Council was discussed.Dean Rabinowitz is to seek cla

Yeshiva University’s major function is that of education; all else is secondary. Its commitment to Modern Orthodoxy goes without saying – it is, indeed, the flagship of Modern Orthodoxy in a fleet that boasts of few other ships, if any at all – but the integrity and proper functioning of Yeshiva University must take precedence over the ephemeral issues that agitate the Modern Orthodox community from time to time. Hence, where there exist legitimate differences of opinion between groups of authentic halakhic authorities — whether they are Roshei Yeshiva or pulpit/community rabbis — Yeshiva University must and will, if at all possible, stay above the fray. It must continue to make it possible for its students to consider all legitimate opinions without introducing divisiveness into the student body, a condition which inevitable distracts students from achieving progress in their education.This policy has come under attack from many quarters as a cop-out by the administration. We are being challenged to “take a stand” on every controversial issue. My answer is that, indeed, there are many issues where it is morally and Jewishly imperative to offer a decisive opinion; but there are an equal number of occasions where the issues are such that they do not require a response from me or the administration. No one ever appointed us (or anyone else, for that matter) as the ultimate decisors for the Modern Orthodox community.Our master, the Rav זצ״ל never attempted to answer all questions. He was intellectually honest and also communally responsible; thus, he sometimes said, “I don’t know,” and at other times, “Do what you think is right.”Roshei Yeshiva, whether of our or any other yeshiva, are not authorized to decide all issues for the Jewish community or, certainly, to impose their will on others. Individual Jews are bidden to consult their rabbis. The pulpit rabbi may, if he so wishes, consult other rabbis whom he considers more halakhically knowledgeable and/or more sens…

Ideas re: Jewish education. a) AGS Dean’s search. b) Recruiting YC and SCW students for education careers. c) Recruit teachers for out-of-town schools using our YC/SCW alumni part-time. d) Curriculum committee for Talmud study in high schools (see ATID). e) Critical review of how we teach Talmud at RIETS (see attached R. Belkin-Rav letters). 2) Orthodox Forum. Working document attached. Note also criticism of the Forum in HaMevaser. 3) Letter from Leon Feldman re: Conference on Jewish People in the 20th Century. Attached. 4) RSH meeting in Ira Green.

Attending: Blau, Rosensweig, Neuberger, Sacks, Wieder, Charlop. By 6/6, Roshei Yeshiva will mention 2C (anytime). By June 3rd - all Roshei Yeshiva will meet (I will be there at least for the begining).