Anonymous Letter Critical of R. Lamm's Relationship with R. Rackman (1987)

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Letter from R. Riskin about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear R’ Norman, I was genuinely thrilled to have heard of your appointment as President of Yeshiva University. Aside from our personal relationship, the President of Y.U. must exemplify the ideal of the institution. I can think of no one who does this better than yourself. I am confident that with Hashem’s help Yeshiva will now enter a new period of consolidation and development.

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Letter to Dr. Finkelstein about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Dr. Finkelstein: I am genuinely honored by the warm good wishes and kind sentiments expressed in your recent letter to me. It is a source of encouragement to me to know that people of your reputation and distinction offer your support and pray for my success. Respectfully, Norman Lamm

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Letter to Gov. Carey about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Governor Carey: I am grateful to you for your kind expression of good wishes upon my election as President of Yeshiva University. Dr. Belkin, who was both my teacher and mentor, often spoke glowingly of his friendship with you. I pray not only that I prove worthy of his mantle of leadership, but that I also have the privilege of winning your friendship. Cordially yours, Norman Lamm

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