Exchange with R. Brener about R. Lamm's Lecture on "The Mood in Israel" after the Yom Kippur War (1974)

1. R. Brener to R. Lamm (Jan. 7, 1974)

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Exchange with R. Borowitz about R. Lamm's Debate on Messianism with R. Spero (1974)

Dear Norman, Shubert has asked for a chance to respond to your response. On reviewing the exchange, I (and Nat) found it to be of such intrinsic merit that we believe it is worth printing. I’ve asked Shubert to send a copy of his next response to you directly, so that you may then make your final comment if you wish. But I think the material should commit you both. The material should not be designed as between issues! The exchange should be a head to head at my insistence for editorial purposes. We will hold the material exchange for two episodes and then print the 4 pieces at once. I do think the clearest case from your original statement is at stake and the meaning of the theological “center” to Judaism is a common man’s one as the definition of the current polarization is clear. Hence to open a symposium is apt – and that is what the “exchange” will mean. We shall break our self-imposed strategy that each of the two should respond in full to Shubert’s response to your response. Forward to you with response to my request for a statement. All my best – Gene

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Exchange with R. Riemer about R. Lamm's "East of Eden" Sermon and Israeli Russian Jewry (1972)

Dear friend, Somewhere I once remember reading a sermon of yours on the text: “East of Eden” but I cannot remember just where. If you can locate the sermon and zerox it for me I will be most grateful. What reminded me of it was seeing a reference to it in your address to the conference of synagogues in Panim El Panim. It is a fine address. A hearty yasher koach to you. By separate mail I send a dvar torah to you in exchange. We really ought to get together sometime to talk about matters of mutual concern. Meantime with every good wish for briyut haguf vihanefesh, I am sincerely yours, Rabbi Jack Riemer

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Exchange with R. Warhaftig about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: On behalf of the Executive Council of Bar Ilan University I take pleasure in congratulating you on your appointment as President of Yeshiva University. We wish you much success in this very important position. Yours sincerely, Dr. Zerach Warhaftig.

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