Dear Doctor Lamm: The board of directors chose wisely! We of the Yeshiva family were deeply concerned about the ultimate choice. Your appointment has become a source of great exuberance since we have complete confidence in your dedication and ability. May I add my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the host of your friends and well-wishers for this beautiful shidduch! You, as the new president of the greatest institution on the American Jewish scene, will assure the preservation of traditional Torah learning in its modern setup. To borrow a phrase from Moshe Rabbeinu – Providence has placed the mantle of Jewish leadership, in its loftiest sense, upon your youthful shoulders. All of us look forward to an even greater and more glorious future under your capable leadership. My wife joins me in the earnest hope that you and your aishes chayil will find joy and fulfillment in your new career and that Hashem will be with you and will bless you with a great measure of nachas from your own dear family and from the b’nai hayeshiva, the symbolic children, as well. If I can be of any assistance I shall consider it a privilege to respond to your call. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Melech Schachter.