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May-June 1964

Exchange with Chief Rabbi Casper about Candidate Search for Oxford Synagogue Pulpit Opening (1964)

South Africa

1. R. Casper to R. Lamm

1. R. Casper to R. Lamm (May 25, 1964)

1. R. Casper to R. Lamm (May 25, 1964)

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Dear Manny: A queer and outlandish thought has occurred to me: to ask you if you would ever consider a pulpit in South Africa? It so happens that the largest synagogue in Johannesburg is vacant, and that it presents excellent opportunities for a person just as yourself. Whether or not you even want to hear more about it is, of course, up to you. Please let me know if you would ever consider this. It would be good to hear from you as soon as possible, one way or the other.Sincerely,RABBI NORMAN LAMM
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