Letter to Penkar Family about Their Hospitality in India (1961)

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Letter of Gratitude to Dr. Weiss for Planning India Trip (1961)

Dear Dr. Weiss: I imagine you will receive this letter when I am already across the Atlantic, but I do want you to know how deeply I appreciate all your efforts in preparing my tour. It is so infrequent that a man in community work receives his due recognition that I don’t want to miss the opportunity to express my gratitude to one who so richly deserves commendation. Every aspect of the trip was handled with efficiency, courtesy, and dignity. Thank you, therefore, and please be assured of my lasting admiration. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

India

Letter to Israel Kelman about Gratitude for Hospitality and Assistance in India (1961)

Dear Israel: I have just returned this past week to New York but I want to let you know at once how grateful I am to you for your hospitality and the assistance you so graciously offered me at every step. In Israel I had more than one occasion to sing your praises. I talked about you to Bet Aryeh, Shragai, and all other officials down the line. I do hope that by now you have a working relationship with A. D. Jhirad concerning the educational work of the UOJCI. It will still take some time until I can put into effect all the plans and fill all the requisitions but I hope that in due time all will be done.My very best regards to Yechiel and Mrs. Michael.Cordially yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm

India

Letter to Mr. Afif Thanking Him for Hospitality in Poona (1961)

Dear Mr. Afif: Now that I have returned from my long trip I want to write to you and thank you for your hospitality during my stay in Poona. It was most encouraging for me to see the interest you take in Jewish affairs and the love you have for the faith of our people. Rabbi Jung asks me to tell you that his Jewish Library Series is currently being reprinted in London and will not be ready for some time. When it does appear, we will ask that it be sent to you. Meanwhile, I am having some copies of Tradition, of which I an Editor, mailed to you.I hope that you have put into effect my suggestions for having laymen do both beaching and preaching in both synagogues of Poona every Sabbath. If you have not done so, may I respectfully urge you and encourage you to go ahead with the plan.How are Lulu and her parents? Please give them my very best wishes, as well as to the Daniels and the Mordecais. Please give my beat wishes to Mr. Mazgaonkar.Please let me hear from you soon.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm

India