Dear Rabbi Lamm,

I am writing to you on בע״פ since I think it is a דבר מצוה and hope to present a situation which cannot be classified otherwise a דבר האבוד.

For about half a year I have come to the conclusion that the Jerusalem College of Technology needs a full-time president. It has now over 60 students and will grow rapidly in the next few years. Under these circumstances I personally have only two choices – either to give up my university position and take over the presidency of this school or find someone to head the school. In the latter case I would take a back seat or be a trouble shooter at most.

I am turning to you with the hope that you may consider favorably the possibility of being the president of the school. I am sure that you are swamped with many offers here in Israel, some no doubt will be in position to offer considerable rewards.

However, I doubt whether any institution has achieved this balance of religious studies and secular studies in this country or in the U.S.A. Both the student body and the staff are unusual. I think a person who is dedicated can, through this school, achieve a major revolution in the attitude of Israelis to religion and also within religious circles themselves.

I hope that you might be interested. If you are it would be best if we were to meet as soon as possible and discuss all further details. I can assure you that from my part you will obtain the maximum cooperation.

Sincerely,

W. Lev