Exchange with Ludwig Jesselson about Invitation to Groundbreaking of SAR Academy (1971)

1. Ludwig Jesselson to R. Lamm and Mindella Lamm (Oct. 25, 1971)

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Exchange with Norman Marcus about Invitation to Attend Testimonial in Honor of R. Freilich (1971)

My dear Dr. Lamm, It is with great pleasure that we share with you the news that our Congregation will be marking a milestone in our Rabbi’s career at a special celebration honoring him on his 18th Anniversary as the spiritual leader of our Synagogue. This event will be observed at a Testimonial on Sunday afternoon, December 12, 1971, at 3:30 P.M. at our Synagogue. As one of the Rabbi’s dear friends, it would be a great honor for the Congregation, and I am sure, equally for the Rabbi, if you could be present on the afternoon of the celebration to bring a message of greeting and tribute. In connection with this event, we are also publishing a Testimonial Journal which will include messages of tribute by dignitaries and many of the Rabbis and lay friends of our beloved Rabbi. We would cherish such a written message by you in addition, of course, to your presence at the Program. We realize the time is short, and we appreciate the manifold responsibilities that are yours. We would, therefore, be all the more grateful were you to share this Simcha with us personally, in addition to your written message. With all our gratitude on behalf of the membership of our Congregation, I am Sincerely yours, Norman Marcus, Journal Chairman. P.S. In view of the fact that the Journal will be going to press in about 2 weeks, I would appreciate your early reply to this letter.

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Exchange with A. Lawson about Invitation to be Guest of Honor at Menorah Primary School Dinner (1969)

Dear Rabbi Lamm, I am writing to enquire whether you, together with your wife, would consider travelling to London to be the guests of honour at a dinner we are holding at the King David Suite, Marble Arch, W.1., on Wednesday evening, April 1st next. The occasion is to mark the opening of the completed new school buildings which will replace the obsolete premises the school has been occupying for the past twenty-five years. The school was founded by Rabbi Dr. E. Munk, and others, and is now looked upon as one of the leading Jewish primary schools in the United Kingdom, with 300 pupils between the ages of 5 and 11, and an associated kindergarten in other premises with some 70 children. This particular celebration is not only that the new school buildings have been constructed complete with a swimming pool, but that as a result of this the school will become State Aided, and the parents will no longer have to continue to bear the burden of the ever-increasing school fees. At the same time the Education Authority leave us with complete freedom in regard to the Jewish studies. Enclosed herewith is a souvenir brochure of the dinner that was held on June 25th last, to celebrate the laying of the foundation stone, and at which Chief Rabbi Immanuel Jakobovits was the guest of honour, and which gives some indication of the work that is being done. At the end of this dinner we would be appealing for funds to help to clear the loans we have had to raise to get the buildings erected, and it is felt that in addition to you and your wife gracing the dinner with your distinguished presence, we will also have the opportunity of listening to one of your erudite and inspiring addresses, and the guests would be very greatly stimulated and encouraged. I look forward to hearing favourably from you, and need hardly add that all expenses will be looked after. With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely, [signature].

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