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July 29, 1963

Letter from Dr. Kaminetsky about Financial Assistance for Springfield Hebrew Day School (1963)

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Exchange with Dr. Kaminetsky about the Religious and Financial Conditions of Springfield Hebrew Day School (1962)

Dear Norman: Regret exceedingly that I could not write to you sooner. As you know, I had to spend Thursday and Friday of last week in Atlantic City on an emergency quite similar to Springfield's. I want to thank you most sincerely for responding so warmly and quickly to my S.O.S. Unfortunately, not too many of our colleagues put the Day School in the category of "top priority" as you did so spontaneously. I am enclosing a brief "Worksheet" on Springfield. While it is written in abbreviated form, it may project to you some of the major problems they face. When I called Joe Shuchatowitz on Friday upon my return from Atlantic City late in the afternoon, he told me that he had had a long conversation with Amos Bunim, who is pretty near the top-worker and leader in TU, and who visited Springfield on an emergency during the year. Amos repeated our idea to call a series of meetings etc..., but Joe Shuchatowitz is very discouraged and is still looking for a master plan.I must say that in Atlantic City our insistence that the school go on - and our "hitting them over the head" re: the need for a Day School worked. I think it will work in Springfield. But, frankly, this will cane about only ifiLou Izenstein, Isie Strick and Aaron Kurn and others of the "old guard" forget bygones and step into the breach.I know that you spoke to Isie Strick who said "he has to digest matters and discuss it with some people" before he can do anything concrete.Lou Izenstein, to whan I spoke at some length, was equally evasive. He was much too hurt to be stirred even by me.I do bp e that you have some ideas and will be in touch with us. Since I am going away, please write to Rabbi Bullman who is fully aware of all detailsTWENTIETH ANNUAL DINNER .... HOTEL PIERRESUNDAY EVENING, NOV. 3, 1963BjO1Z2I - SpringfieldFinancial problem acute - meeting at his hone last night - If to close ?how to go about it - $60,000 in the hole. $10,000 more than last year.Ran into major problems - Hostility from local …
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Letter from Dr. Kaminetsky about Supporting the Springfield Hebrew Day School (1963)

Regret exceedingly that I could not write to you sooner. As you know, I had to spend Thursday and Friday of last week in Atlantic City on an emergency quite similar to Springfield's. I want to thank you most sincerely for responding so warmly and quickly to my S.O.S. Unfortunately, not too many of our colleagues put the Day School in the category of "top priority" as you did so spontaneously. I am enclosing a brief "Worksheet" on Springfield. While it is written in abbreviated form, it may project to you some of the major problems they face. When I called Joe Shuchatowitz on Friday upon my return from Atlantic City late in the afternoon, he told me that he had had a long conversation with Amos Bunim, who is pretty near the top-worker and leader in TU, and who visited Springfield on an emergency during the year. Amos repeated our idea to call a series of meetings etc. but Joe Shuchatowitz is very discouraged and is still looking for a master plan. I must say that in Atlantic City our insistence that the school go on and our "hitting them over the head" regarding the need for a Day School worked. I think it will work in Springfield. But, frankly, this will come about only if Lou Izenstein, Isie Strick and Aaron Kurn and others of the "old guard" forget bygones and step into the breach. I know that you spoke to Isie Strick who said "he has to digest matters and discuss it with some people" before he can do anything concrete. Lou Izenstein, to whom I spoke at some length, was equally evasive. He was much too hurt to be stirred even by me.I do hope that you have some ideas and will be in touch with us. Since I am going away, please write to Rabbi Bulman who is fully aware of all details. Keep well and best regards.Sincerely yours,Dr. Joseph KaminetskySPECIAL REPORT ON SPRINGFIELD-Springfield July 19, 1963Confidential, of course!Financial problem acute meeting at his home last night If to close show to go about it - $60,000 in the hole. $10,000 more than last year. Ran i…
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Letter to Max Kettner about His Contribution to Springfield Hebrew Day School (1963)

Dear Mr. Kettner: After having imposed upon you some weeks ago in the matter of approaching Senator Javits about his appearance at the Springfield Hebrew Day School in Springfield, Mass., I am most pleased to report go you that the mission was successful. The Senator did in fact appear at the Annual Banquet of the school on December 1st, and his address was extremaly well received, He ‘]very thoughtfully encouraged his listeners to make contributions to the school, and added thet he was going to do the same. In fact, several days later a check of $500.00 was received from Senator Javits. I want you to know how grateful I personally am to you for your cooperation and your assistance, and I want to convey to you the very same sentiments on behalf of the leaders of the school in Springfield. I hope you have many many opportuni ties for many years to come to perforn such "mitzvot" on behalf of Torah and Israel. Warmest’ personal regards to Mrs. Kettner. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm
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