Brandeis University: The Pledge
[ . . . ] I look upon this humble beginning as a potentially significant step. It is the first nonsectarian university which becomes the corporate responsibility of the Jewish community in America. Jews have been very generous as individuals. Some of their contributions have been responsible for important research, distinguished chairs, impressive…
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