As American Jewry assumed unprecedented leadership following the destruction of European Jewish centers in 1945, Conservative Judaism emerged as the dominant movement among Jewish servicemen, yet faced critical organizational and educational challenges. Surveys of Jewish military chaplains and servicemen during World War II revealed that 35% identified as Conservative, compared to 28% Orthodox and 27% Reform. Despite this numerical advantage, analysis of chaplaincy reports and demographic surveys from military bases exposed three fundamental weaknesses: organizational inadequacy, absence of coherent philosophical articulation, and widespread educational failures. While Conservative Judaism attracted American Jews seeking connection to ancestral tradition, it struggled with insufficient institutional infrastructure, lack of authorized liturgical materials, and educational programs that failed to retain students beyond Bar Mitzvah. Particularly concerning was the inadequacy of Hebrew language instruction and religious literacy among its adherents. To fulfill its potential leadership role in American Jewish life and successfully integrate returning servicemen into active religious participation, the movement needed to address these deficiencies through strengthened organization, philosophical clarification, and educational reform—with special emphasis on intensive Hebrew instruction and professional development for Jewish educators.