Heated debates over experimental Jewish education methods at Camp Ramah illuminated deeper tensions within Conservative Judaism during the 1960s and early 1970s. Through qualitative content analysis of letters published in Conservative Judaism responding to Stephen Lerner's critical assessment, a complex discourse emerges around religious innovation, institutional authority, and educational philosophy. Rabbis, academics, and former staff members presented sharply divergent views on Ramah's approaches, with critics like Lloyd Gartner condemning alleged psychological manipulation of campers and inappropriate projection of staff issues onto youth. Defenders including Michael Brown and Ralph Gottlieb lauded the camp's pluralistic environment and educational achievements while questioning critics' limited firsthand knowledge of operations. The correspondence further tackled fundamental questions about rabbinical oversight, institutional governance, and the delicate balance between educational experimentation and Jewish tradition. Additional exchanges addressed corrections to historical claims regarding Jewish academic appointments and representations of Orthodox synagogues. These rich discussions reveal the broader challenges faced by Jewish educational institutions in mid-twentieth century America as they navigated between preserving tradition and embracing innovation within the Conservative movement.