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Nov. 4, 1970

Letter to Dr. Belkin about Creating YU Branch in Israel (1970)

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Message to Dr. Belkin on Camp Morasha Special Program (1964)

This memorandum has been prepared at the suggestion of Dr. Belkin, pursuant to his discussion with Rabbi Norman Lamm on October 9, 1964. The proposal aims at introducing a special Yeshiva University Academic Program into Camp Morasha, in addition to the regular education scheme which proved so successful last year and which is being revised for even greater achievements this coming season. The plan involves thirty young men, ten of them Semichah students, and twenty JSP students, potential candidates for RIETS.Other than the approximately 2| hours per day set aside for recreational and athletic activities, full time will be devoted to studies.The 20 younger students will receive an intensive course geared to preparing them for RIETS. Hence, the emphasis will be on Talmud, although other material will be included. Two JSP students will be assigned to each Semichah student who will be their ״Big Brother,” training them especially in Gemara. It is hoped that by the end of eight weeks of such concentrated study, they will be about ready to take a full RIETS course, perhaps eventually leading to Semichah.The ten Semichah students would have to come from amongst the very best students in that class. They must be able not only to teach but also to inspire their JSP charges.In addition to the approximately 2j "free hours" mentioned, the Semichah students program is envisioned as follows:(a) teaching the JSP students, as above.(b) assisting in the general educational and guidance program of the camp, not more than one hour per day.(c) continuing their own Talmudic studies.(d) supplementary guidance in extra—Talmudic studies and practical aspects of the Rabbinate. This might include coaching in speech, the opportunity to practice it in camp, and guest lectures on various practical rabbinic and communal problems.A faculty member from RIETS would be in charge of the program.Suitable physical facilities are already available.The cost to the camp for this program would be aoprox…
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Letter to Dr. Belkin about YU Summer Camp (1958)

My dear Dr. Belkin, I have just returned from the Torah Leadership Seminar, held at the Lake House in Woodridge, N. Y. This has given me an opportunity not only to participate, but to observe at first hand the sort of work that is being done by Yeshiva University through its Youth Bureau. I thought you might be interested in some of the observations of one of your "Talmidim". I can only say that it is a pity that such projects were not instituted many years ago. I have already heard from some of the parents of the Springfield children who accompanied me some heart-warming reports about the effect the conclave had upon them. It was a most inspiring experience to notice the deep thirst for Torah and the deep desire for Traditional Judaism that these children evinced.Yoohiva io now taping an *laost unitsitod resource of npower that exists in our country.ut all of thio w uld bo possible if not for the superb direction and highly competent professional guid nee of Abmhan *tern. is talent, his devotion, and his ability to develop eonnetent subordinate•, certainly deserve to bo acknowledged in gratitude by Yeah va cam like synelf, who benefited so ׳uch fioe hin wort• know th t you will oprooUto hearing this kind of re ort about the professional wployoes of Yeshivaonly serves to underscore another feeling th t I have had, that I would now like to orient to you. An th t is, thg crying neor a full time , one which would bo njy orting ith the hope that this suggestion will nerit your ooneidemtloI remainMost respectfully yoursRabbi Kainan Umm
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Letter from R. Peli to Dr. Belkin about Suggested YU Course on S.Y. Agnon (1967)

כבוד רבינו הגאון שליט״א, Before leaving New York I met with Rabbi Rackman who called me at your suggestion and discussed with him more details of my work at Yeshiva next year. He told me that within a few days I would receive from you the official and detailed letter of appointment. However, so far I have not yet received it. In a letter to Rabbi Rackman further to our meeting, I suggested the outline of several courses in Hebrew Literature which I am prepared to give. This list is in no way conclusive and I am awaiting to hear the suggestions of the Deans of the respective Colleges as to the nature and specifications of the courses. The earlier this information gets me, the more time I will have to work on preparing them properly.One of the courses which I suggested deals with the works of Nobel Laureate S.Y. Agnon and it is in this connection I would like to make a suggestion.As you probably know, Agnon is expected to visit the United States in May as Guest of Honor of the American Friends of the Hebrew University. He is, as you know, a remarkable Talmid Chacham as well as an observant Jew. You may be interested in receiving him at Yeshiva while on his visit to the States. As Agnon is a close friend of mine if there is anything I can do in this respect I whould like to of help if possible.In my letter to Dr. Rackman just before leaving the U.S., I asked him to convey to you my sincere thanks. I would like to express them once more.Looking forward to a fruitful and mutually beneficial association with Yeshiva, I am,Yours truly,Pinchas H. Peliנ"בלשם הקלה על עבודת המשרד כתבתי המכתב באנגלית ועם מע״כ הסליחה.
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