Exchange with R. Teichman about His Book on Funeral Orations (1966)

1. R. Teichman to R. Lamm (July 18, 1966)

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Exchange with Dr. Offenbacher about Torah Reading at House of Mourning (1976)

This is in response to your third query, whether it is permissible to set aside a sefer Torah to be used exclusively for the home of the mourners, even if the Torah will be used less than three times at each home. My answer is that I prefer that this not be done. I am told that others do permit the Torah to be used for such purposes, but I am reluctant to permit it.

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Exchange with R. Gettinger about Torah Reading at House of Mourning (1976)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Regarding the matter of taking a Sefer Torah to a place where it will not be read for 3 readings. If you don’t have a copy of the ספר, I’d be glad to photo-copy the pages for you and send it on to you. Best regards, Emmanuel Ettinger

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Exchange with R. Ronald Gross about Presiding at Hy Tuchman's Unveiling (1972)

Dear Rabbi Lamm, On a Friday night a few months ago, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting you at the JSS in Pisa. We talked at length, mostly about an individual who meant a great deal to me, but whom you knew better, my late uncle Hy Tuchman. When I returned home, I informed my parents about our meeting and they of course remembered you. Interested with what I had to say, my parents asked me to write you and invite you to dedicate the eulogy at the unveiling which will take place on August 28th, the Sunday prior to Rosh Chodesh Elul. The unveiling is at 1:30 p.m. at Beth El Cemetery in Springfield, and they firmly request your presence. I shall be flying up to Springfield for the ceremony. I hope I can have the opportunity of speaking with you on this momentous occasion. May I please inform me whether you will be able to participate and I will let you know the exact date and location. Thank you so very much. Sincerely, Ronnie Gibbs

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