Exchange with S.R. Taitz about Offer to Become Rabbi in Durban, South Africa (1965)

1. S.R. Taitz to R. Lamm (Apr. 1, 1965)

1. S.R. Taitz to R. Lamm (April 1, 1965)

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Exchange with William Gevshon about Invitation to Visit Oxford Synagogue in South Africa (1964)

Dear Norman, I thought you’d want to have a copy of this latest exchange between me and the “Jo-Burgers.” I don’t know that I can add to my letter, except to say – as if you didn’t know – that it has been a real period of anguished decision.

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Letter to R. Casper about His Appointment as Chief Rabbi in South Africa (1964)

Dear Rabbi Casper: I just read in today’s Jewish Telegraphic Agency Report of your election as Chief Rabbi of the Federation of Synagogues. Permit me to be amongst the first of your “foreign” friends to congratulate you and wish you well in your new, distinguished post. I have no doubt that Federation and all of South African Jewry will always have reason to rejoice in their splendid and wise choice. May the Almighty be with you in all that you do and inspire you to guide your people on the highest levels of Jewish Torah leadership.Fondest regards to Mrs. Casper.Sincerely,RABBI NORMAN LAMMNL\:ffP.S. My efforts with regard to a successor to Dr. Abt have thus far been futile.

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Letter to R. Bernhard about Invitation to Visit Oxford Synagogue in South Africa (1964)

Dear Norman, Thank you for making me read of the interesting mail between you and the people from the Oxford group. Your frankness in your reply is most commendable. However, I think it would be much kinder not to impose your own inner hesitations upon them. Your next-to-the-last paragraph about not closing the door finally will probably keep them in a state of doubt for a long time. I personally feel it would have been wise to make the visit in December, on the simple grounds that there is nothing like seeing things.But I refer that, and now — whatever you decide may be the best and wisest decision for you and your family.Kindest regards to your wife.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm

The Rabbinate South Africa Biographical Material