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November 1967

Exchange with Philip Miller about Providing Words of Appreciation for R. Poupko's 25th Anniversary as Rabbi (1967)

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1. Philip Miller to R. Lamm

1. Philip Miller to R. Lamm (Nov. 22, 1967)

1. Philip Miller to R. Lamm (Nov. 22, 1967)

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Dear Norman, שלום וברכה. Forgive my חוצפה in writing now, having put off too many times a friendly note in the past year. Norman, as a רב מורה וחבר I am sure you will respond with חסד ורחמים. I have decided to leave my position here in Rochester (and have given notice for the summer of '67). Basically the Shul is rather good – but I am limited in the manner that I can further Jewish living and learning here.
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Dear Rabbi Lamm: I have enclosed a rough draft of the sermon I propose to give on Youth Shabbat. Selecting a topic was not an easy task. I do not want to give a "we-youth-look-to-you-adults-for-guidance-and-we-are-grateful" talk. While there is nothing wrong or insincere in that theme, I feel that as long as I am taking the time to prepare a talk I should make it on a subject I feel is interesting, and rarely spoken on. I have no delusions, however, that whatever I say will significantly alter many people's behavior. Briefly, my point is as follows: Many Jewish students entering college come upon a non-Jewish environment for the first time. The training these students have received and how they view Judaism will strongly affect their religious lives. The "proper training", in my opinion, is one that emphasizes the warmth and beauty of Judaism rather than sheer rituals and observance. Jeff Krulwich
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Dear Rabbi Lamm: At the suggestion of Rabbi Soloveitchik, I am writing you to ask for an appointment at which I may tell you about our work. By now, Rabbi Soloveitchik may have mentioned this to you. What I want to tell you about is the work now in progress in Kiryat Sanz in our Holy Land, under charge of Grand Rabbi Shlita, the Klausenberger Rabbi who is also the grandson of the world renowned Sanzer Rabbi. Already functioning is a Yeshiva with dormitories providing a Torah education and sustenance for students from many parts of the world. There is a home for the aged where old folks may spend their declining years in an atmosphere of peace and serenity. A Kinderheim provides a home and Jewish upbringing for homeless waifs rescued from non-Jewish missions. The greatest project of all, now in process of being built, is the hospital which, when completed, will provide medical care for a population of over 300,000 people who are now without such facilities. I would greatly appreciate it if you will let me hear from you soon, letting me know at what time it will be convenient for me to see you. Sincerely, Rabbi Juda Frankel, Executive Director
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