Letter from Moses Feuerstein to Isaac Wolfson about the Dr. Jacobs Affair in England (1964)

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Exchange with Dr. Fox about Offer to Become Principal of Jews College (1962)

Dear Marvin: Not having corresponded with you in a long time, I should probably begin with the usual social amenities. Please, therefore, consider them exchanged, executed, and done with. The reason for my writing is to make a confidential inquiry of you. You know the complicated situation that prevails in England with regard to the Principalship of Jews College. The situation is quite critical, and the right man in that position can, by a kind of chain reaction, have a profound effect on the future course of Anglo-Jewry. I am anxious to make a recommendation to Chief Rabbi Brodie who, I know, will give my proposal very serious consideration. The search seems to center on you. You have, to my mind, all the necessary qualifications for the position, and I think it will give you the kind of forum which will be proper for your own talents, ambitions, and principles. I need not, and perhaps cannot, elaborate to any greater extent at this time. I do think that it is a tremendous opportunity in a situation which can have historic consequences. I would want your agreement in writing that you would be willing to consider an invitation. This, of course, does not bind you to any eventual agreement. If I can receive your consent to this point by return mail, I will feel free in contacting Rabbi Brodie immediately.Of course, all these negotiations will be held in strictest confidence by me and by the people in England, as I know it will be by you.All best regards to June and the children.Cordially yours,RABBI NORMAN LAMM

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Letter to Moses Feuerstein about Chairman of OU Publications Committee (1962)

Dear Moe: This is to remind you of our telephone conversation last night, in which I recommended that Paul Baris be appointed as Chairman of the Publications Commission. Paul's addresses and phone numbers are as follows: 262 Central Park West, TR 7-7093; 26 Broadway, WH 3-2390. At the same time, let me thank you for offering to contact Nonnie, who is studying at Ja University. Some of our members, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper, are with Charlotte. The fact that you, as busy as you are with important things, take time out to establish this personal contact means a great deal not only to the young man, his parents and me, but also will no doubt have a profound influence upon him, especially when such hospitality and concern are shown.I hope to see you this Monday evening, p.g., for dinner.Sincerely,Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter to Moses Feuerstein about Critical Situation of Indian Jewry (1964)

Dear Moe: The Indian situation is much too extensive to be discussed over long distance telephone. We are now heading to a point where, I fear, we shall have to "fish or cut bait." I would suggest that when you see Dr. Weiss next you receive from him an intensive report, and after that we may have to meet with the Overseas Comission for final decision. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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