Letter to Dr. Morgenthau about Assisting in Integration of Soviet Migrant (1974)

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Letter to Ben Lederman about Providing Translation Assistance for Integration of Soviet Migrants (1973)

My dear Mr. Lederman, Several weeks ago you came to my office and graciously volunteered your services where and when needed. I now find that we are most anxious for your services and particularly wish to benefit from your knowledge of languages. As you may know, a large number of Jewish families have emigrated to New York and are now housed in several hotels in this area. We need several people to assist our overworked committee in helping these Russian Jews by offering advice, talking with them, and generally helping them adjust to a new environment.I know that I can count on you. Please be kind enough to contact Mr. Martin Schwarzschild (telephone: 362-9408). If you will be attending services at The Center during these next few days, please ask one of the ushers to point Mr. Schwarzschild to you.I thank you for your services and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.Cordially yours,RABBI NORMAN LAMMcc: Mr. M. Schwarzschild

Soviet Jewry

Letter to Dr. Ginsberg about Assisting in Integration of Soviet Migrant (1974)

Dear Professor Ginsberg: I am pleased to send you enclosed some documents relating to [redacted] and about whom I spoke to you this afternoon. I have met [redacted] and found him to be a most pleasant and presentable person. Some dear friends of mine know him personally and can vouch for his integrity. Anything that you can possibly do to help him would be most deeply appreciated. Thank you very much. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Soviet Jewry

Letter to R. Riskin about Financial Assistance Integrating Soviet Jews (1974)

Dear Steve: Let me thank you for promising to cooperate in paying the salary of a coordinator of volunteers to assist in the resettlement and integration of Russian Jews in New York, by contributing $1,500 over the next four months. I am sure that you appreciate how important this work is. The funds are needed quite urgently, and I would appreciate at least the first installment as soon as possible. You may make out the check to the Jewish Center Charity Foundation, Inc. All my best regards. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Soviet Jewry