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February-April 1963

Exchange with Abraham Jhirad about the Visit of Israeli Rabbis to India (1963)

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1. Abraham Jhirad to Dr. Weiss

1. Abraham Jhirad to Dr. Weiss (Feb. 27, 1963)

1. Abraham Jhirad to Dr. Weiss (Feb. 27, 1963)

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Exchange with Abraham Jhirad about Indian Expenditures, Camp, and Sending Students to Israel (1962)

Dear Mr. Jhirad: Due to my frequent absences from New York in the past two months, our correspondence has suffered somewhat and I apologize for the delay of my reply to your various letters. I met last Friday with Rabbi Lamm, before he left for his summer vacation. My reply accordingly also covers the correspondence directed to him. I shall endeavor to send you as soon as possible the books you requested in your letter of January 19th, directed to Rabbi Lamm, and in your letter of May 3rd, directed to me, at least all those which are immediately available. I am happy that the misunderstanding about your assumption of the duties of Executive Director has been cleared up. The details of your duties have been outlined to you in Rabbi Lamm’s communication of May 21st to which you have already replied. It was good to read of the success of the youth activities and the classes. I am perturbed, though, by your notion that you have to spend a part of your salary on fruits and soft drinks for the children. Likewise, in your letter of May 3rd you mention that you did not feel authorized to spend the necessary funds for the trip Rabbi Lamm had suggested to the outlying districts. Whenever such special expenditures not foreseen in the budget are necessary and no funds are available, please notify me and we here will try our very best to make the funds available to you.
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Exchange with Abraham Jhirad about Obstacles to Visit of Israeli Rabbis to India (1963)

Dear Rabbi Lamm, As was expected, certain elements, on the instigation of certain other elements, have started the campaign against the acceptance of the two Rabbis from Israel. To cut my narrative short, I have enclosed herewith copies of correspondence exchanged and a circular letter from the 'Bene-Israel Purity Justification Committee.' The stand of the Executive of the Orthodox Union is quite firm in the matter, and against any odds we shall not only accept but make the visit of the Rabbis a success.The United Synagogue of India has presently deferred adopting a decision with regards to the acceptance or otherwise by their affiliates. However, I have this from a most reliable source — that whatever their decision, the Thana Synagogue and the Parel Prayer Hall are going to accept them and also place certain pending cases they have before these Rabbis for disposal.I am anxiously awaiting word from you and Dr. Weiss. Kindly write as early as you can.With all the best wishes,Most sincerely,A.D. Jhirad
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Exchange with Abraham Jhirad about Recruiting Rabbi for India (1961)

Dear Rabbi, Your Berakha for the New Year shall go a long way in giving me courage and strength to work hard for the noble cause of strengthening authentic Judaism in the ancient Jewish community of India. By the grace of the Almighty, we received most valuable guidance from you in a number of our problems – religious and otherwise – and we feel confident we shall receive the same עד עולם. Together with my letter of June 25, 1961, I had forwarded copies of my letters to Dr. Weiss and Dr. Tartakower, with regards to the deputation of an Israel Rabbi to India. It appears from Dr. Tartakower's letter of October 20, 1961 (copy enclosed) that possibly no correspondence was entered into by the UOJCA with Rabbi Nissim on this issue. As a matter of fact, I was under the impression that you or Dr. Weiss would probably discuss this business with Rabbi Nissim during your visit to Israel for the conference. As you know, if the UOJCA is to be on a sounder religious footing, the presence of a Rabbi is most necessary. Dr. Weiss, I understand, is on a tour and all matters are now being handled by Mr. Feuerstein. Could you kindly request Mr. Feuerstein to move the Overseas Commission to consider whether it will be feasible for them to accept Rabbi Nissim's offer? I am sure the Jewish Agency in Israel would be prepared to share the expenditure with the UOJCA. (A copy of my letter to Mr. Feuerstein is enclosed).We have had no word from Rabbi Gotthold, but I am given to understand by Samuel's father that Samuel is now admitted to the Yeshiva with effect from August 1, 1961 for the regular course. The Tefillin (money for which Mr. Max Stern so kindly procured from his friend) are not yet received, and there is absolutely no news about them.I am also awaiting the decision of the Overseas Commission with regards to the Hebrew and Religion classes we have started and we propose to start.Mebasser’s October issue also could not be published for lack of funds.Mr. Penkar has submitted a schem…
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