Exchange with the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

1. The Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia to R. Lamm (Oct. 18, 1976)

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

לכבוד הרב דר. נחום לם, שלום וברכה! קבל נא את ברכתי לרגל הובערך לנשיא ישיבה אונברסיטי על כל של שלוחותיה. תפקיד רב זה יאפשר לך להפעול את כישוריך הברוכים, ואני תפלה שהשם יהיה בעזרך לכומם מוסד מפואר זה לפי שיבוא עוד יותר בברכות. בכבוד רב, אהרון רבינוביץ

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

Dear Rabbi Lamm: On behalf of American Mizrachi Women, I would personally like to extend to you heartfelt good wishes on your recent appointment to succeed Dr. Belkin as President of Yeshiva University. We are indeed pleased that you have reached this pinnacle of success in your most illustrious choice of endeavor. We know that you will bring still greater honor to this post, and pray that the Almighty will continue to grant you inspiration and foresight to guide the future leaders of our people in peace and progress. Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Mrs. Sylvan M. Shane, National President

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Letter from the Chicago Board of Rabbis about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: The Chicago Board of Rabbis, which embraces in its membership all shades of Jewish religious opinion in the community, extends its sincere congratulations and good wishes to you as you are invested as the President of Yeshiva University. An academic institution dedicated to the service of God, the spread of Torah, and a deepening attachment to the Jewish people plays a role of great significance and value that is meaningful to the entire religious community of our land. This is especially true in the case of the University in its years of existence. We are confident that under your direction and guidance Yeshiva University will continue to exemplify the highest standards of dedication to the perpetuation of our religious heritage. We join with the many well-wishers of the entire religious and academic communities in praying that the Almighty bless you with many years of happiness and good health as you advance your devoted services in so many areas for the benefit of all. Sincerely, Rabbi Milton Kanter President Rabbi Mordecai Simon Executive Director

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