Letter to The Commentator about Publishing Course Evaluations Organized by Student Council (1968)

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Letter to R. Wein about Rejection of Transfer Student for 12th Grade (1966)

Dear Rabbi Wein: I spoke to Rabbi Weinbach of Yeshiva University who explained to me why it is not possible to accept [redacted] in the twelfth grade. It is almost inevitable the New York State requirements differ from these in Florida and [redacted] would probably have to make up several courses. In addition, he would have to take the full four year complement of regents examinations in all fields. Obviously, it would be impossible for him to graduate in one year, and it would be unfair to the boy to expose him to this kind of schedule.I sincerely hope that you will be successful in prevailing upon him to come to Yeshiva College the year following.Warmest personal regards,,Cordially yours,Rabbi Norman LammNL/le

Yeshiva University

Letter to Max Stern about Stern College Applicant (1966)

Dear Mr. Stern: Now that Armand is married, I feel free in reminding you of something which we have discussed several weeks ago. When I was in St. Louis, I met the family of [redacted], a marvelous young girl, who is very anxious to attend Stern College. You said you would call Dean Vogel and/or Dr. Mirsky about her. Since she has not yet heard from the school, it would be deeply appreciated by the family were you to remind them about it.Cordially yours,Rabbi Norman LammNL/le

Yeshiva University

Letter to Dr. Belkin about Creating YU Branch in Israel (1970)

Dear Dr. Belkin: Life here has been settling into a routine since my return to Jerusalem, and I do want to write if only out of respect and affection. I am completing the revision and preparation of my doctoral thesis for publication in both Hebrew and English, and I hope that I still have your consent for the English edition to bear the imprimatur of Yeshiva University. There is continuing speculation, both public and private, in Israel about the nature and role of Yeshiva's forthcoming "branch" in Jerusalem. If you do not expect it to be a major school, in the sense of a true branch of Y.U., it may be wiser policy for Yeshiva to make this known in advance so that Israelis should not later complain of a let-down or disappointment.In the absence of any concrete information, the guessing that is going on invites both exaggerated expectations and the beginnings of a typically vehement Jerusalemite opposition.If I may be permitted one added suggestion — this country needs a Yeshiva University even more than does the U.S.! The very high hopes of some, and the determined opposition of others, both prove the need.Rabbi Shear Yashuv Cohen has told me of his and Rabbi Goren's conversations with you concerning some affiliation between Yeshiva and the Rabbinical Seminaries they are now building separately with the hope of eventual amalgamation: Cohen's school for training Rabbis for the Diaspora, and Goren's for Chaplains.I take it that both have in mind that their graduates will, after a short time, begin serving in Israeli civilian positions.I have accepted the invitation of Cohen to deliver a series of lectures in Jewish philosophy at his Seminary, and I begin this Friday.If you are interested in a report I shall be glad to offer any information you desire when I return in mid-January.Meanwhile, please give warmest regards to Mrs. Belkin from my wife and myself and, for the sake of all of us who admire you and need you, please do not overwork.Respectfully,RABBI NORMAN LAM

Yeshiva University