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

1. Senator Buckley to R. Lamm (Aug. 31, 1976)

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Exchange with Bronx Borough President about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Belatedly, allow me to congratulate you on your appointment as Chancellor of Yeshiva University. The University and the Jewish community at large is indeed fortunate to have a man of your stature, scholarship and leadership capacity assume such an important position. I felt it a privilege to work closely with Dr. Belkin on matters relating to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, which is located in the Borough of The Bronx, and look forward to that same close working relationship with you.All the best and warmest wishes for a healthy and happy New Year.Sincerely,ROBERT ABRAMS

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

לכבוד ידידי הגדול והנעלה, הרב הגאון, נשיא ישיבה אוניברסיטה, ד״ר נחום לאם שליט״א! הנני מברכו מקרב לב להתמנותו לנשיאות של ישיבת רבינו יצחק אלחנן והאוניברסיטה. גל של גיל ושמחה עבר אותנו, חברי הסתדרות הרבנים בוועידה בירושלים, כאשר נבשרנו שהישיבה בחרה בו. וכמובן רעייתי, בתי טובה וחתני דניאל ובני אליעזר, מצטרפים לברכה. ודרך אגב, כידוע לו בוודאי, טובה ודניאל אך זה שבו ממפעל החינוך באוסטרלי׳ שאתה הגית ויסדת, ב״ה רואים כעת את תודאותיו הברוכות. בחפשיו

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

Dear Dr. Lamm: Congratulations on your election as President of Yeshiva University. It will be no small task filling the shoes of the late Dr. Belkin, but I am sure you will do an admirable job in fulfilling your responsibilities. This appointment must be a source of pride to you, especially in light of the long search to find just the right person to take on the job. Your achievements and reputation are a matter of public record, and I know you’ll bring the same excellence to Yeshiva University. I wish you continued success and look forward to cooperation with you on matters of mutual interest. Sincerely yours, Mario Biaggi, M.C.

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