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August 1996

Exchange with Dr. Marc Shapiro about Halacha and Interfaith Dialogue (1996)

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1. Dr. Shapiro to R. Lamm

1. Dr. Shapiro to R. Lamm (Aug. 16, 1996)

1. Dr. Shapiro to R. Lamm (Aug. 16, 1996)

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