Letter from R. Soloveitchik to Miriam Shilo about Making Aliya (1967)

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Letter to Consul Zohar about His New Year's Gift (1963)

My Dear Mr. Zohar: Please accept my sincerest thanks, in which Mrs. Lamm and the children join me, for your kind and thoughtful gift and your generous sentiments on the eve of this new year. May G-d grant that this year be for you and your family one of health, happiness, and success, and for the State of Israel and all our people throughout the world one of peace, greater dedication to Torah, and serenity. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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Letter from Ludwig Jesselson about the Difficulty of Life as a Traditional Jew in Israel (1968)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Thank you for writing me with your letter of May 16th. While, on the one hand, you appreciate the problem existing, on the other hand, through your perhaps quite justified criticism, you negate this positive attitude. I can assure you that on every one of my frequent visits to Israel, I have been struck by the fact that it is easier to live as a traditional Jew in the Galut than in Israel. This is a ridiculous situation, to say the least, and if more people, both rabbis and laymen, would speak up and voice their bewilderment, I think that one of these days the Gedolim of our time will not be able to resist and will have to get together to try and remedy this situation. You who belong to the younger generation of outstanding rabbis have the gravest responsibility in this respect, and I only hope that you will be fully aware of it. With warmest regards, I remain Sincerely yours

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Letter to R. Kirshblum about Jewish Agency Assistance for Family Who Made Aliyah (1972)

Dear Rabbi Kirshblum: This letter will serve to introduce to you a very dear friend of mine and my family, [redacted] formerly of Brooklyn New York. [redacted] and her son, [redacted] were the pillars of the community of Williamsburg when my family and I lived there. They have now decided to go on aliyah, principally at my urging. Because [redacted] is a widow with very very little experience in Israel, I will deeply appreciate any courtesies that might be extended to her. I know she will try her best to get along without imposing on you but she is a sensitive and highly intelligent person and if she does find it necessary to approach you, I am sure that there is a genuine need for assistance and advice.I trust that you will be able to guide her properly and I thank you most warmly in advance for your cooperation.Cordially,Rabbi Norman LammNL:cwbc: [redacted]

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