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May 1964

Exchange with Man about His Religious Development (1964)

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1. Correspondent 30 to R. Lamm

1. Correspondent 30 to R. Lamm (May 4, 1964)

1. Correspondent 30 to R. Lamm (May 4, 1964)

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Dear Rabbi Lamm, How are you? You will remember that I approached you after your address at Rabbi Forman’s synagogue here in Toronto; I mentioned then I am a ’62 musmach of Y.U. and am presently engaged in the field of school psychology here in Toronto. I told you that I was working on a book dealing with the new morality (touching upon various aspects of it). You indicated that if I sent a sample chapter and an outline you might show the manuscript to someone at Harper’s. I thought, and I hope you’ll agree, that I would be best first sending you two component parts for your opinion; that is, just a simple statement of whether you think it’s a matter worth carrying further. I could immediately send you the outline (which is something I might like to work on further) which could then be shown to a publisher. I am enclosing a lengthy analysis of the sex-movie phenomenon which I once sent to several magazines. Saturday Review indicated (i.e., a member of the editorial staff) that they read the article with considerable interest, but that it just wasn’t right for their magazine. Harper’s indicated that it was a “very well done job” but was too academic for them. I realize that it is probably too lengthy and complex for most popular magazines. The other chapter is on the subject of marriage; while photostating a copy for you I photostated another copy and may send it to some magazine for consideration. I have basically dropped concern with magazines which would involve a different, and perhaps painstaking approach, and one of much more limited ambition. As I noted, I would appreciate just a statement of your impression, and any advice or help you might offer me. I wonder if there is anyone else at Y.U. who might take some interest in this matter (since I am a graduate). I would imagine that if you expressed any interest in my efforts that any additional assistance would be pretty unnecessary. But then, you could answer that best. Finally, I might just remark in the way…
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Exchange with R. Gerald Kaplan about His Request for Synagogue Bulletins (1963)

My Dear Colleague: I would appreciate it greatly if you would be able to comply with my request in the following areas. A. Please send the first four copies of your synagogue bulletin from Sept. 1963. B. I would appreciate it greatly if you could send me any outline material on your supper lectures which you have held from Sept. 1963. I have written to your brother, Rabbi Maurice Lamm, for copies of his monthly synagogue bulletin from September 1963 on, and I have written to the Fifth Ave. Synagogue and to Congregation Kehillath Jeshurun, 125 E. 85th St., New York City, NY 524-0800. I would like to get from these synagogues a total of three issues each since they all had a bulletin. I therefore would appreciate it greatly if you could send me your issues. This is being done at random on each of these synagogue’s mailing lists and if at all possible, to obtain three issues from their synagogue bulletin from September 1963 until the present issue. I am enclosing a copy of my sermon entitled “Rabbi Stay Alive” and I would like to have your comments on it. Trusting that you will make every effort to comply with the three requests that I have listed in this letter as they are very important to me. Looking forward to hearing from you soon and a joyous Hanukkah and a healthy one to you and your dear ones.Cordially yours,Rabbi Gerald Kaplan
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