Exchange with R. Warburg about Sources for R. Lamm's Article on the Halachic Process (1978)

1. R. Warburg to R. Lamm (Aug. 3, 1978)

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Exchange with Dr. Heller about R. Lamm's Lecture on R. Kook (1963)

Dear Rabbi Lamm, A friend of mine who attended your lecture to Rabbi Koss’ group spoke glowingly about it. I was also shown the two or four–page leaflet containing some extracts from the writings of the “unsaintly sage” – where allegedly the views expressed by Maimonides matched those of any individual in U.S. so–called “progressive” exponents of Judaism. I should love to send your numerous brochures to about six individuals (laymen) who have been led to believe that all lofty and keen conceptions of God and the good life of the last century have come from Isaac M. Wise and his successors. With esteem and sincere feelings of friendship, I am Bernard Heller

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

Dear Norman, Congratulations on your appointment. This was, of course, bound to come: strange that this time the best man available was elected to our important position. I don’t wish you good-bye, not only because I wish you well personally but also, and mainly, because I wish Yeshiva University – and perhaps I ought to say, Judaism at large – well. I believe it is not belittling the achievements of Dr. Belkin if I say that we have reached a stage at which Y.U. needs a new direction, a comprehensively integrated educational philosophy, and an intellectual, devoted confrontation with the problems of the day. You, belonging to another generation, fully involved in the problematics of the contemporary situation, are able to do the job. Speed and mazal tov. I pray that you have the providence that you need for every success. Sincerely, Eliezer Berkovits.

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Exchange with R. Eliyahu Hartman about R. Lamm's Lecture at Etz Chaim and R. Rackman's Pulpit Vacancy (1967)

Dear Rabbi Lamm – Please excuse the lengthy delay in my writing to you. I do hope that this letter finds you and your family in the best of health and spirits. Your lecture was very well received and your anticipated impact on our community did not fall short. I regret to inform you that due to some unknown reason your lecture did not come out on the tape. I feel terrible about this but I’m sure you understand. I believe that I heard you have accepted the position left vacant by Rabbi Rackman. Is this true? If yes, please accept our heartfelt wishes of “Hatzlacha.” Nechama, Shlomo and myself send our love to you and your family. Very sincerely yours, Rabbi Eliyahu E. Hartman

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