Letter from Robert Sidlow about "Festivals of Faith" (2011)

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Letter to Dr. Neusner about Religions in Antiquity Seminar (1967)

Dear Dr. Neusner: Please accept my thanks for your thoughtfulness in sending me the report on the seminar on "Religions In Antiquity." I found it most stimulating and enlightening. Thanks once again and please remember me when future reports of this kind are available. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm, RNL/fz

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Letter about Introductory Book Recommendations on Judaism (1967)

Dear [redacted]: Charles Bacall had spoken to me about you before and I was therefore pleased to receive your letter. I would recommend two books to you, with the added comment that these are both good introductions, but only introductions. After you have finished them, if you find you are still interested, it would be best to arrange for a personal interview. The two books are: 1. "Judaism" by Isidore Epstein (in paper back only) 2. "History of the Jews" by Cecil Roth (this, too, is in paper back). All good wishes on your spiritual adventure. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

General Jewish History Jewish Education

Letter to Norman Winkler about Borrowed Copy of "Faith of Judaism" (1969)

Dear Mr. Winkler: This is to inform you that I am desperately in need of my personal copy of Epstein's "Faith of Judaism" which you kidnapped some time ago. I am willing to ransom it for any amount or book you may state. But I must have my own book back, if only for sentimental reasons, actually for more cogent ones. Please recall that kidnapping, according to our tradition, is banned as one of the Ten Commandments. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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