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November 1985

Exchange with Dr. Rotenberg about His Submission for "The Library of Jewish Law and Ethics" (1985)

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1. Dr. Rotenberg to R. Lamm

1. Dr. Rotenberg to R. Lamm (Nov. 10, 1985)

1. Dr. Rotenberg to R. Lamm (Nov. 10, 1985)

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