Exchange with Edward Morrison about His Appointment as NYC Deputy Mayor (1972)

1. R. Lamm to Edward Morrison (Apr. 13, 1972)

1. R. Lamm to Edward Morrison (April 13, 1972)

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Exchange with Bronx Borough President about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Belatedly, allow me to congratulate you on your appointment as Chancellor of Yeshiva University. The University and the Jewish community at large is indeed fortunate to have a man of your stature, scholarship and leadership capacity assume such an important position. I felt it a privilege to work closely with Dr. Belkin on matters relating to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, which is located in the Borough of The Bronx, and look forward to that same close working relationship with you.All the best and warmest wishes for a healthy and happy New Year.Sincerely,ROBERT ABRAMS

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Exchange with Martin Schwarzschild about Lighting, Parking, and Sanitation in the West Side (1972)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: The tenants and the superintendent of my residence building have suggested that the residents of West 86th Street together with the Society For The Advancement of Judaism, the Church on Amsterdam Avenue and the Jewish Center get together to approach the city for the following. First, to have the city install the same type of lighting on West 86th Street as they have installed on 72nd and 79th Streets. The new lights in the 70's make midnight appear as midday. Second, that some effort be made to have the street cleaned properly by the Department of Sanitation. Third, those of us who suffer from two and three parking tickets every week would like to know why Commissioner Kretchmar gets away with parking his car in a bus stop in front of a church and the car is never tagged. Since you and I suffer from the malaise of parking tickets, it might be worthwhile rubbing this under Councilman Weiss' nose.Perhaps with community action we can get cleaner and brighter streets.With kind personal regards, I remain,Sincerely,Martin SchwarzschildMS:eg

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Exchange with R. Joseph Lookstein Upon R. Lamm's Appointment at The Jewish Center (1958)

My dear Norman: Upon my return to New York, I learned that you have made a change in your rabbinic venue. Without any big words, I learned that you were going to be a neighbor of ours and that you would be the Associate Rabbi of the Jewish Center. I am sorry that there was no chance for us to discuss your decision before you made it. Having made it, I am confident that it is a good one, and I pray that it proves a successful one. My best wishes to you and to your dear wife, not alone for the New Year but for a satisfying and glorious ministry in the Metropolitan city. I need not tell you that I am ready to help along with word and deed whenever you see fit to call on me. Very cordially yours, Joseph H. Lookstein

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