Letter about French Translation of "A Hedge of Roses" (2001)

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Exchange about French Translation of "A Hedge of Roses" (2001)

Dear [redacted]: Enclosed please find a copy of Dr Lamm’s introduction to the French edition of a "Hedge of Roses." Please note carefully the spelling mistakes that I have uncovered and correct them. Also, we have had a English-French translator review the text of your work. While she reports that the work is basically acceptable, she suggests strongly that you review it – with the help of an experienced copy-editor – to assure that there are no spelling and other errors.We are counting on you to do so.Thank you for your attention to these matters.Cordially,Jeffrey S. GurockAcademic Assistant to the PresidentJSG/htEnclosures500 West 185th Street, New York. N.Y. 10033 • (212)960-5280

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Exchange about Permission to Publish French Translation of "A Hedge of Roses" (1999)

Dear Rabbi Dr. Lamm, A few years ago, you permitted me to translate your book "A Hedge of Roses" into French. Unfortunately, I was then not able to commit a good translation. I now have the pleasure to present this new fine translation, and I ask again for the authorization to publish it. All the best, Rabbi [redacted]

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Letter to R. Langer about Translating "A Hedge of Roses" Into French (1974)

Dear Rabbi Langer, At that wonderful dinner on your behalf at the Waldorf Astoria, I met the young French rabbi who is now serving in your former pulpit. I believe his name is Rabbi Gottlieb. He spoke to me about the desirability of having a French translation of my little book on טהרת המשפחה, A Hedge of Roses. He said that funds would be available for publishing and distributing the book in France, but that he does not have the time to make the translation.I inquired of one of my people who I thought would be qualified, but he tells me that he does not think he is sufficiently competent to draw up a first draft. What is needed, apparently, is someone to make a good initial translation, and then Rabbi Gottlieb or one of his colleagues will edit the material both for style and to change those references in the book which are peculiarly American and substitute the appropriate French dimension.My question is: do you know of anyone in your community who would be willing to undertake such a translation of a first draft? If not, do you think that someone like Rabbi Gottlieb or one of his colleagues could undertake the translation, using not the English but the Hebrew version of my book?Please give my warmest regards to Mrs. Langer.Cordially,Rabbi Norman LammNL: cw

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