Exchange with R. Gotthold about the Chief Rabbinate's Decision on the Bene Israel (1961)

1. R. Gotthold to R. Lamm (1961)

1. R. Gotthold to R. Lamm (Jan. 1, 1961)

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Exchange with Haham Gaon about R. Gotthold's Rulings on Conversions and Divorces in India (1963)

Dear Haham Gaon: Enclosed please find copies of a letter received from Mr. Jhired, dated August 30th, my reply to it dated September 10th and his answer, dated September 17th. I also enclose a copy of my letter of today to Rabbi Gotthold. I do hope that none of the actions of Rabbi Gotthold nor any of the decisions he made was really in contradiction to any P'sak issued by you, for this would make matters very difficult indeed.We shall greatly appreciate your good advice how to proceed. Of course, I shall mail you a copy of Rabbi Gotthold's reply as soon as I receive it.With my warmest wishes for a G'mar Chatimah Tovah, and kindest personal regards, from house to house, I amVery sincerely yours,Dr. Samson R. WeissSRW/sdEnc.Haham Dr. Solomon Gaon 6 Ashworth RoadMaida ValeLondon, W.9 England

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Exchange with Haham Gaon about Recruiting Rabbi and Proposed Takkanot for India (1961)

My dear Rabbi Lamm, Herewith I am sending you the Tekanot as suggested for the communities of India. As you will see I only introduced a few changes and both Rabbi Sassoon and Rabbi Adess agreed with these changes. I am now awaiting for your report on India as well as for the results of your intervention with the Lubavitcher Hassidim in connection with the appointment of a Rabbi for India. I have no doubt that until and unless a Rabbi is appointed in that continent there will be no assurance that a religious life will develop. Please will you also tell Rabbi Weiss that I was very glad to receive a copy of the letter to the Rabbi in Tel Aviv urging him to make a decision Bene-Israel. The decision is of great importance because I feel that Bene Israel will be leaving the Orthodox camp and joining that of Reform and Conservative Jewry and one indeed will not be able to blame them if they do so. I am sending also a copy of these Tekanot to Rabbi Weiss.With all best wishes,Sincerely yours.Solomon GaonHaham.

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