Exchange with Martin Lilker about High School Course in "The Foundations of Jewish Thought" (1962)

1. R. Lamm to Martin Lilker (Oct. 18, 1962)

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Exchange with Irwin Glustoff about Curriculum Recommendations for Beth Emet Religious School (1970)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: I have enclosed a copy of a new program we have designed for the coming year at Beth Emet. For the most part it is self-explanatory but it is by no means complete. We would be most appreciative if you would make suggestions and comments that would guide and direct us. Of great need and importance are bibliographies and citations: Modern, Biblical and Rabbinic, so that our youth will learn what Judaism has to say and said on these contemporary problems. I refer particularly to Problems II, III and IV and their sub-topics specifically, but we welcome any help you offer. Sincerely, Irwin I. Glustoff, PrincipalBETH EMET THE FREE SYNAGOGUE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLRidge at Dempster, Evanston, Illinois 60202RABBI DAVID POLISH, D H L., D.D.IRWIN I. GLl'STOFF, PrincipalA NEW RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR THE UPPER GRADESThe Religious School of Beth Emet strives not only to keep pace with its students as they respond to a changing world, but to anticipate their needs, as well as the need of Judaism as it depends on the successive generations of Jewish youth for strength and survival. Toward this goal, the new Team Study Activity is designed to involve students in an intense learning experience, enriching them and the teachers who aid them. The program was formulated by a committee of faculty and students who chose the following issues as topics of study:Israel: Solutions to Peace ProblemsWho is a Jew?Judaism and Radicalism (Views on Society)Judaism and the Person (Views on self and body)In each case,the Judaic viewpoint will be studied in depth, culminating in a Posi-tion Paper written by students individually or in groups.The program will begin following the Winter recess. At that time, the Senior De-partment will drop its regular classes and the students, individually or in small groups (limited to five to seven students) that will cross grade lines, will con-centrate on one of the four areas for study, research and writing for a period of eight weeks. Groups and individua…

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Exchange with R. Feinsod about Advice for Embarking on Jewish Education Career (1967)

I don’t know if you will remember my name, since the only time that I actually got to meet you personally was when I was fortunate enough to be your student in the 9th Grade Ramaz, about 15 years ago, although I have seen you and enjoyed hearing you speak on many occasions since then. I am currently nearing the end of my two-year period of service as a Chaplain in the Army stationed at Fort Lewis, where my tour of duty is scheduled to end in the middle of August, ’70. I am beginning to look into various possibilities for the coming year, and I am writing to you at the suggestion of Mr. Lawrence Kobrin, a close friend and counselor of mine for many years. Ever since 1960, my Junior year in College, when I decided to study for סמיכה, I have always felt that my main interest lay in the area of Jewish people. Both my experiences in teaching and working with young people while still in school, and my experiences as a Chaplain, have only increased my determination to make חינוך my life’s work. Mr. Kobrin suggested that I consider among the possibilities in חינוך a position in the Erna Michael School of Hebraic Studies at YU. Since the School just began operations this year, before formally applying I wanted to speak with someone connected with the School about the nature of its program, to help me determine my suitability for it and its suitability for me. Mr. Kobrin suggested that I contact you in this regard. I have enclosed a copy of my background sheet to help give you some idea of what I’ve done in the past, although I feel personally that my approach and attitudes are typical of those with my background while indicated, and this is another reason why I wanted to speak with you. I expect to be in New York on about the 13th of February, ’70, for ten days to look personally into some possibilities for the coming year. I will contact you upon arrival to see if it will be possible to meet with you. With that, if there is anything in particular which I should do, please…

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