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Jan. 14, 1963

Letter from Abraham Jhirad about the English Rabbinate Visit to India and Chazan Expenses (1963)

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Letter from Abraham Jhirad about Progress in Indian Jewish Community (1962)

Dear Rabbi, I have enclosed herewith a copy of my letter to Dr. Weiss. I regret very much the delay in submitting the report about the classes, etc. Let me assure you, and believe me this is because of your visit, we have been able to create a revival of Jewishness in the minds of the Indian Jewry. We are getting along quite well with Grossmans and the Agency, and with the training of a few more teachers, we will be able to extend the facility to distant villages. It will interest you to note that the ‘Etz Haeem’ Prayer Hall, Umerkhadi, Bombay and the ‘Magen Abraham’ Synagogue, Ahmedabad, have affiliated with the Orthodox Union, thanks to you.After a lot of mental agony and fighting position/monetary gain against service to community for a religious cause, I have finally declined the offer of the post of Manager of the Bank. I may even not contest election for the post of Secretary this year, although I was elected for all the past four years by an overwhelming majority.Is it likely for you to take the trip to India in the near future? If it is so, I wonder if I can request you to bring for me one electric shaver for my use. I could pay you equivalent cost in Indian money here.Have there been any further developments about the proposed factory?With my personal regards and best wishes, I am,Most sincerely yours,(A.D. Jhirad)EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThe Rabbi Norman LammThe Jewish Center,New York
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Letter from Abraham Jhirad to Dr. Weiss about OU Expenses for Indian Jewry (1962)

Dear Dr. Weiss, I thank you for yours of June 25, 1962, and I am glad the matter about my assumption of duties as Executive Director stands corrected. The budget for the camp led by the Grossmans was to be fully covered. However, my remarks as to the contribution by the Union were particularly directed with this idea in view that the Union should always share in such expenses. For example, when the Agency has a target figure of Rs. 6000/- and they expect to collect about Rs. 2000/- from the participants, the total number of participants that can avail of the opportunity cannot be more than 200. A contribution by the participants @ Rs. 30/- barely covers Rs. 300/-, and if the Union asks the Agency to accept 10 more persons, it will not help.The other expenses also will have to be shared accordingly. The Union will have to accommodate the 10 extra persons. It means the Union will have to offer an additional sum of Rs. 300/- to make the above possible. However, this season has passed.Before the next, we propose to invite applications from youth who desire to participate but cannot avail of the facility for lack of funds. We will work it out with the Agency, the final figure, and then advise you accordingly.With regards to the training of students in Israel for the Teachers' course, I shall enquire from Mr. Grossman, and on receipt of his reply shall communicate with you.Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of IndiaC/o Magen Hasidim Synagogue, 8 Moreland Road, BOMBAY-11, IndiaMr. Kelman never made any suggestions for the improvement of the magazine, nor has he so far sent any articles for publication. I sincerely wish Mr. Kelman had made official reference to the UOJCI than to have cribbed to you about it without any warning to us.With kindest personal regards,Yours sincerely,EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDr. S. R. WeissExecutive Vice PresidentUOJC
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Letter to Abraham Jhirad Requesting Updates on Indian Jewry and the Bene Israel (1968)

Dear Abraham: It is a long, long time since we have corresponded. I remember with a pang of regret that several years ago I had written a number of letters to you which remained unanswered. Nevertheless, I was delighted to receive a copy of your letter of last June to Dr. Samson Weiss in which you sent regards to me and sent along an amulet for my "collection." I am most anxious to know of your personal progress, as well as of the general conditions of the B'nai Israel in Bombay, with whom I have been out of touch for some time now. I understand that you were in Israel for several weeks and I hope you enjoyed them as almost everyone does. Please accept my best wishes to you and all members of your family for a happy and blessed New Year. Cordially yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm
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