Letter from Ms. Bloch about Writing for South Africa Jewish Observer (1962)

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Exchange with Ms. Bloch about Mizrachi South Africa Lecture on Rav Kook (1963)

Dear Rabbi Lamm, Mr. Liebgott has asked me to airmail a copy of the current issue of the S.A. Jewish Observer on to you, for your information. He has also asked me to advise you that during your stay in South Africa, one evening’s function will be under the auspices of the Mizrachi Organisation. We would greatly appreciate it if you would be kind enough to advise us the subject of your address at this particular occasion. Mr. Liebgott has asked me to send you his personal greetings. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, (Miss) R. Bloch, Secretary

South Africa

Exchange with Ms. Bloch about Request to Write for South Africa Jewish Observer (1970)

Dear Rabbi Lamm, On behalf of my Editorial Board and myself, I have much pleasure in extending a cordial invitation to you to write an article for our special 1970 Rosh Hashana Annual. The choice of the subject we leave to your discretion and the length of same should be approximately 1500–1800 words. Deadline for receipt of copy is the 15th July 1970. We sincerely hope that we will once again have the privilege of publishing an article penned by yourself in our special publication, and look forward to hearing from you in this connection. With all good wishes, Yours sincerely, (Miss) R. Bloch, Editor

South Africa

Letter to H.S. Liebgott about Representing Torah Judaism in South Africa (1964)

Dear Mr. Liebgott: Now that I have begun to return to my usual routine here in New York, I want to let you know how deeply grateful I am to you for the friendship you have shown me during my stay in Africa, as well as for acting in the role of "shadchan" and thereby being instrumental in effecting my visit. It is obvious to anyone who bothers to acquaint himself with the situation in South Africa that you are indeed a key man in keeping the cause of Torah alive in this wonderful Jewish community. I must express to you my admiration for the fact that you have so vividly and genuinely fulfilled the maxim of our Rabbis, that "where there are no men, you must try to be a man." I know and trust that with your discretion and good sense, you will continue to pursue the causes that unite us with a great deal of zeal and dedication, together with those others who are, as I mentioned to you, the true "neturei Karta" -- the guardians of the walls of Judaism. Meanwhile, I have been in contact with Rabbi Rosenfeld about your request to recommend possible substitutes for Prof. Edar. As soon as I shall have an opportunity, if Rabbi Rosenfeld consents to release his Australian contacts, I shall mail it on to you. If there is anything I can do for you from afar, please do not hesitate to call upon me. Finally, please convey my very best wishes to Mrs. Liebgott and to your daughter, and please give my very best to all our friends in Johannesburg. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

South Africa