Letter from Martin Cohen to Bernard Scharfstein about Dividing Potential Book Material (1970)

Rabbi Lamm published many of his books with Ktav and enjoyed a close relationship with its owner, Bernie Scharfstein. While relatively few letters involving Scharfstein are extant in Rabbi Lamm’s archives, this is one example.

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Letter to R. Zlotowitz about Splitting Extra Costs for Artscroll Project (1969)

Dear Mr. Zlotowitz: I was fully prepared to pay the total extra amount required, and I am therefore once again delightfully overwhelmed by the way you do business – offering to split the cost with me. You are either a very poor businessman who goes about losing money, or an extremely good one who knows the value of public relations. I suspect that the truth makes the options irrelevant, but that you are just a nice guy. My very best wishes for a very happy Yom Tov and a great deal of success in everything.Cordially yours,RABBI NORMAN LAMMNL/egEnclosure

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Letter to Dr. Liebman about Scheduling a Lecture for Him (1972)

Dear Charles: I have searched about, here and there, and as of now cannot find a lecture for you during the approximate period of May 23-June 5. However, I certainly will keep it in mind if anything comes up. My own congregation cannot schedule anything during this period for a variety of reasons. I am surprised you think you need a new suit. With a halo about your sacred head, and all the horns of profound knowledge emanating from your Michaelangelo-like, who is going to notice a mere suit? See you when you get here. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter from Bernard Scharfstein about R. Riemer's Review of "Seventy Faces" (2002)

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