Letter from National Council of Young Israel about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

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Letter from the American Jewish Committee about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Norman: Mazel tov and sincerest best wishes on your appointment as president of Yeshiva University. I want you to know that I was not only very happy about this important event but I also reacted with a real sense of excitement and joy as if a member of my own family was so deservedly honored and exalted. I honestly feel that congratulations are equally due to the search committee and Board of Trustees of Yeshiva University for having and exercising the wisdom of selecting you to head the largest and most significant Jewish institution of higher learning under Orthodox auspices. I wish and pray for your continued good health and for your success in leading Yeshiva University to ever more profound scholarship and services. YR:ls. Cordially, Yehuda Rosenman, Director, Jewish Communal Affairs Department.

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Letter from Yeshiva College Alumni Association about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Please accept my personal congratulations and best wishes together with those of the officers, executive committee, and members of the Yeshiva College Alumni Association upon your being elected and appointed to the office of President of Yeshiva University. I am confident that your tenure will be one of credit to yourself, Yeshiva University, and the entire Jewish community. I was in Israel when the appropriate announcements were made and can inform you that the reaction was unanimously favorable. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you at your earliest convenience as there are several areas relating to Yeshiva College Alumni Association that I would like to discuss with you. Very truly yours, [Signature] cc: Rabbi Abraham Avrech

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Letter to Hebrew Union College President about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

Dear Dr. Gottschalk: Thank you most cordially for your kind wishes. The cause to which Yeshiva University is dedicated – Torah and the Jewish people – is one which unites all of us in a common bond. Separately, the goals to which we aspire cannot be reached. Together, we will, with the help of the Almighty, succeed in our most cherished endeavors. It is most encouraging for me to know that I have your support and your blessings. Cordially, Norman Lamm

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