Letter to Herman Brown about His Contribution for Soviet Jewry and Budget Request (1970)

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Letter to R. Kowalsky about Fundraising for Emigration of Russian Jew (1971)

Dear Rabbi Kowalsky: It has come to my attention that there is a Jew in Russia, a very dear friend of a dear friend of mine, who is seeking to emigrate. According to the new regulations, he needs a great deal of money to buy his way out. He is himself a Hasidic Jew, most pious, and a descendent of a long line of great rabbis. I would therefore, very much appreciate it if you would arrange to send a package to: [redacted]. Please do me the kindness of informing me that this was taken care of. Cordinally yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter to R. Emanuel Feldman about $100 contribution from Herman Wouk (1973)

Dear Manny: I received your note on this eve of my departure for Australia. My experience with M.H.K. will be of little value to you in your publishing venture with them. I had special arrangements and the only pitfall was (and this is true of almost any publisher) the constant and interminable delays. At any rate, good luck and loads of patience. On the Wouk translation, I am sending you the copy of a letter I just received from Wouk’s secretary. You will notice that there is a possibility of further help from him.I have the $100.00 check he sent to my foundation, but I do not know to whom I shall mail it for the Branover project. Since I am leaving for Australia, and my secretary has also left for the summer, please be kind enough to forward the $100.00 from your own account. I enclose herewith a check of $100.00 made out to you personally for these funds.All my best wishes for a pleasant summer.Cordially,Rabbi Norman LammNL:pJ

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Letter to R. Joseph Lookstein about Financial Assistance Integrating Soviet Jews (1974)

Dear Rabbi Lookstein: Let me thank you for promising to cooperate in paying the salary of a coordinator of volunteers to assist in the resettlement and integration of Russian Jews in New York, by contributing $1,500 over the next four months. I am sure that you appreciate how important this work is. The funds are needed quite urgently, and I would appreciate at least the first installment as soon as possible. You may make out the check to the Jewish Center Charity Foundation, Inc. All my best regards. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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