Letter from Herman Wouk about the Value of Yavneh (1968)

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Letter to Moses Feuerstein about Biblical Criticism in "The Yavneh Review" (1961)

Dear Moe: I quite agree with your letter to Michael Hochstein about your criticism of the "Yavneh Review," I had voiced similar comments to the Assistant Editor when I saw the magazine. Nevertheless, it holds promise if the editors will accept guidance. Thank you for your warm comments with regard to my India correspondence. The reference to cemeteries is a Halakhic question which I have asked Dr. Weiss to look into and which I hope we shall then discuss and inform Bombay of the Pesak. I have given the problem of a part-time man careful consideration, but before I can propose any candidates I must have some idea of the funds available. Can you enlighten me?Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm

Yavneh Student Group

Letter to R. Blau about Student Choosing Out-of-Town College Community (1963)

Dear Rabbi Blau: This time I am turning to you for a favor. One of the young men of my congregation, who is a rather good student but whose record is not good enough to get him into the top level colleges such as Harvard or Columbia, is interested in attending a school out-of-town, one with a good reputation and preferably one that has a special department for Business Administration. Naturally, being an observant young man, he is looking for a place where there is an active Jewish community, where there are facilities for kashruth and other observances, as well as a social life. Perhaps you could help me by making some suggestions. It is quite imperative that I get the information as soon as possible so that he will be able to fill out applications.I look forward to hearing from you.Sincerely,**RABBI NORMAN LAMM**

Yavneh Student Group

Fundraising Letter to Parents of Yavneh Members (1968)

Dear Friend: As the parent of a member of Yavneh, the religious Jewish youth association, you have good reason to be proud. In an era when parents are increasingly concerned over the spiritual, religious and moral welfare of their children, your child is identified with a unique group of our very finest young men and women. In my capacity as chairman of Yavneh's National Advisory Board, I am filled with awe and admiration for the many achievements of Yavneh since it was established some seven years ago. Unheralded and without a parent organization to support them, these young people have created an exciting movement which is deserving of greater recognition. I urge you, therefore, to express your tangible support on behalf of Yavneh. I am sure you will agree that there is no better investment one can make than in his own child.Won’t you use the enclosed card and return envelope to demonstrate your support of Yavneh?Sincerely,Norman Lamm

Yavneh Student Group