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May 1961

Exchange with Avner Tomaschoff about Securing Tefillin for Indian Jewry (1961)

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1. Avner Tomaschoff to R. Lamm

1. Avner Tomaschoff to R. Lamm (May 10, 1961)

1. Avner Tomaschoff to R. Lamm (May 10, 1961)

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Dear Rabbi Gotthold: Let me take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the assistance you so graciously offered during my week in the Holy Land. The enclosed letter to Mr. Jhirad, the coordinator of our activities in Bombay, will speak for itself. I trust that you will give him every assistance in the matter of the Tefillin and in the placement of the three young men in the two Yeshivoth.Regarding the Tefillin, I obtained something more than a half promise from Bet Aryeh that he would go along with us on the arrangement. I suggest that you work on him either directly or through Tomashov.The young man you sent to my uncle's home to be interviewed by me for Calcutta, Abraham David, promised to notify you of his decision no later than March 1st. I am most anxious that we get someone for this post. Please do keep us informed about developments on this matter.Correspondence on all substantive matters should be directed to Dr. Samson R. Weiss at the UOJCA, 84 5th Avenue, New York 11, N.Y.Finally, let me remind you about our discussions concerning a regular column by you for "Tradition". We are most anxiously looking forward to receipt of the manuscript for the first appearance in the new column. It should be in my hands no later than May 15th.With thanks once again.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm
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