Letter of Appreciation to Dr. Kaminetsky for Address to Torah Umesorah Dinner (1962)

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Letter of Appreciation to Irving Bunim for Organizing Torah Umesorah Dinner (1962)

Dear Amos, Just a word to let you know that your work for Torah Umesorah at the Annual Dinner on Sunday night did not go unappreciated by so many people, including myself, who admired the manner in which you conducted the meeting. It was a true "kiddush ha-shem," and you can truly be proud of it. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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Letter of Gratitude to Dr. Belkin for Professorship at Yeshiva University (1965)

Dear Dr. Belkin: I have recently been informed of the good news that I have been appointed Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy at Yeshiva. I know that this was your decision, and I want to thank you for it. I very genuinely and sincerely appreciate not only the promotion itself, but the very fact that it was you who did it, because of my infinite esteem for your opinion and judgement. My warmest personal regards to Mrs. Belkin, and kindest good wishes to the both of you for a happy and kosher Passover.Respectfully yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter of Gratitude from Rabbi Lamm's Family (1968)

Dear Norman, I hope that this does not embarrass you too greatly, but it is all very deeply felt and meant. Our beloved Zeida (ע״ה) would have much nachas from the wonderful name you have made for yourself; your wisdom and learning; and the high position in the Orthodox Jewish circles that you held. But, I feel, that he would have been most proud and pleased to know that you, like he, throughout his blessed life, will always make the time and find the compassion to help those less fortunate than yourself. You, of all of us, come closest to...

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