Letter from Dr. Offenbacher about Meeting of Board of Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (1960)

Rabbi Lamm was active in the early years of the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists. Though his involvement lessened over time following his decision to enter the rabbinate, he remained interested in their work.

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Acceptance to Serve on Board of Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (1960)

I agree to serve under the new constitution of the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists as a member of the Board of Governors from 5720 to 5722.

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Letter from R. Rabinowitz about Meeting in New York (1960)

My dear Rabbi Lamm, I take it that you will remember me from our previous correspondence when I wrote expressing my appreciation and admiration of your articles in the Jewish Center Bulletin. I am writing to inform you that I have to be in New York approximately December 25th until January 18th and I shall be staying with my brother-in-law Mr. Max Stern, who is of course well-known to you. I should like to have the opportunity of meeting you personally and I hope that you will be in New York during that period.Looking forward to the pleasure of making your acquaintance,Yours Sincerely,L. RabinowitzChief Rabbi

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Letter from Saul Bernstein about Organizing OU Metropolitan Council of Orthodox Congregations (1963)

Subject: The need for community-wide cohesion among orthodox congregations in the Metropolitan area is and has long been obvious; I don't believe it is necessary for me to demonstrate the need to you. Also obvious is the fact that the development of a Metropolitan inter-synagogue Council, as the agency for cohesion, is a big job. I believe that within realistic limits, the job can be done, and that the present moment is timely to begin it.Line of ApproachIdeally, the best method of organization might be to have people confer individually with key figures of leading congregations, "sell" them the idea, bring them together for a series of meetings, map out a detailed blueprint of objectives, methods and structure, build the organization step by step, then get the program under way in careful stages. I don't believe that this method would work in the present case because: 1) Neither the Orthodox Union nor any other agency is in a position to provide or mobilize the professional or volunteer manpower to initiate the process; and 2) Even if this weren’t the case, the process would bog down in talk in the early stages.Or, the opposite approach might be undertaken — to mount a big blast of publicity, call mass meetings, develop public excitement, improvise an organizational facade. In my opinion, this would evaporate in a short time, nothing would be left.So, instead, we propose:I look forward to hearing from you, as per our telephone conversation.

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