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

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

Dear Joe: I want to let you know what kind of a wonderful impression your report to the Torah Umesorah Annual Dinner on Sunday night made upon me and all others who were sitting in my area, both from The Jewish Center and from without. Your report was filled with fascinating material and you held the interest of your audience every moment – no mean feat at all. I particularly admired your exemplary self-restraint in avoiding “stories” or homiletics, which is a professional danger with us. Many more years of health and strength in your fabulous work for Torah. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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Letter to Irving Bunim about His "Ethics from Sinai" and Invitation to Speak at The Jewish Center (1963)

Dear Mr. Bunim: I just received a copy of your "Ethics from Sinai" published by Feldheim. I must admit that I had a “sneak preview" when Mr. Feldheim showed me several gallies a week or so ago. Of course, it measures up to my full expectations. It has the full Bunim verve, charm, and insight and, in addition, it is written in an excellent English style. I know it will have a tremendous impact on the public and allow your commentaries to reach an ever wider circle of our fellow Jews. Since your moving into our area, I had wanted to invite you to address The Jewish Center at a Seudah on some appropriate Shabbat. We would, all of us, be delighted to have you as our guest speaker on Saturday January 11th or January 18th (on the latter date, the Seudah is being given in memory of the late William Fischman; if you knew him personally, then that Shabbat will be the more appropriate one for you.) The talk should last about ten or twenty minutes, and the subject may be one of your own choosing. Would you be kind enough to let me know that we may have the honor of your presence? Please let me know which date you prefer and, if possible, also a tentative title that we may announce from the pulpit in advance. With all kindest regards to Mrs. Bunim and to Amos, Sincerely, 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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