Exchange with William Frankel about R. Lamm's Views on Divine Revelation (1969)

1. William Frankel to R. Lamm (Sep. 4, 1969)

1. William Frankel to R. Lamm (Sept. 4, 1969)

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Exchange with Bernard Postal about R. Lamm's Subscription to The Jewish Digest (1969)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Maurice tells me you did not get a marked copy of our September issue. You should have, but I've sent you another under separate cover. Perhaps you may want to become a subscriber. You had better watch out for that nephew of yours. His Bar Mitzvah sermon was a remarkable tour de force. Yours, Bernard Postal

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Exchange with R. Jakobovits about Jewish Chronicle Reporting and R. Lamm's Views on Divine Revelation (1969)

Dear Immanuel: By now our criss-crossed letters on the Jewish Chronicle editorial have finally crissed and crossed, and I regard it as a good sign that we all did instinctively what we later advised each other to do! Since we last corresponded, the Jewish Chronicle published my letter, and I talked to Dr. Samuel Freeman of the Jewish Center Lecture Bureau, who informed me that he would look into the question and make the proper arrangements immediately. Yesterday I received a letter from Frankel of the Jewish Chronicle, and I enclose a xerox copy for your perusal. I have not yet decided what to answer him, but I certainly do not intend to let myself be boxed into a corner. Any suggestion how I can get out of this gracefully? Meanwhile, my very best wishes, and those of Mindella, to you and Amelie and all your children for a year of health and peace and ever-greater creativity. Please do give my special personal regards to Joel, of whom I am extremely fond. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Exchange with R. Renov about His Appreciation for R. Lamm's Sermons (1969)

Dear Rabbi Lamm, This brief note has a double purpose, both of which are expressions of gratitude. First for your warm and gracious reception and the interest shown in my daughter Shira. Second for the inspiration gained from reading your sermons. I refer specifically to “Be Not Overwise” and “The Fourth Son” which I have been reading most recently. I have yet to read one of your sermons that left me unmoved or unrewarded. You are certainly a rabbi’s rabbi, as well as an inspiration to your קהל קדוש. What is even more important is that you are more than a דרשן מעולה.

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