Exchange with Charles Ulman about Sending Zionist Vaad Hatzalah Parlor Meeting Invitations to Congregation Members (1967)

1. R. Lamm to Charles Ulman (Sep. 29, 1967)

1. R. Lamm to Charles Ulman (Sept. 29, 1967)

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Exchange about the Internal Strife at Shaarei Zedek Hospital (1969)

Dear [redacted]: I feel rather guilty for writing this letter – that is, not for writing it but for writing it so late – and I hope you will be forgiving. It occurred to me that you might not be completely aware of the strong moral support you have in the agony to which you are being subjected by the wild men surrounding you. Sometimes it is necessary to express the obvious, if only because someone in the thick of battle may not realize that he has friends – many of them and loyal ones.Let me tell you, therefore, not only on my own behalf, but also on behalf of many, many others, that we are genuinely sorry for the anguish that has been caused to you and your family, and that, even more, we admire you enormously for your spirit, your perseverance, and your plain American guts.I wish I knew how I could be of help to you. I had been toying with the idea of drawing up some kind of petition, having it signed by like-minded people, and publicizing it. But I don’t know how much good it would do you in the face of charges that you are a stooge of sinister circles in the United States who are trying to get Yeshiva University into Jerusalem through the back door. Whatever I can do for you, I certainly am anxious to, and await word from you. But whether or not there is any active assistance you desire, I do want you to know that we are with you – בלב ונפש.Mindy joins me in warmest regards to you and your wife.Cordially yours,Rabbi Norman LammNL/egbc: Max SternRabbi Irving Greenberg

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Exchange with Joshua Schapiro about Tickets for Shaare Zedek Benefit Concert (1963)

Dear Rabbi and Mrs. Lamm: With reference to our telephone conversation we are pleased to enclose 2 seats in Loge 14 for your use. We are sorry that you Rabbi Lamm will not be able to attend personally, but look forward to greeting your ladies at this gala musical event. With all good wishes, I am, Sincerely, Joshua J. Schapiro, Concert Chairman

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Exchange with R. Isaac Freilich about State of Israel Bonds on Jewish Center Letterhead (1967)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: I am enclosing herewith two drafts of letters to be sent out on the Jewish Center letterhead, in line with our practice in the past. May I ask you to please advise me whether I can go ahead and send out these two letters as they are. In case you wish to make some corrections, you are, of course, free to do so. I would appreciate your kindness in authorizing me to send out these letters as soon as possible. Thanking you in advance, I am, Cordially yours, Rabbi Isaac B. Freilich, Director, Manhattan Div., State of Israel Bonds

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