Letter to R. Emanuel Feldman about $100 contribution from Herman Wouk (1973)

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Letter to Herman Brown about His Contribution for Soviet Jewry and Budget Request (1970)

Dear Herman: Thank you for the check of $200. I do hope that we will be able to satisfy you with the proper kind of budget as soon as possible. It is rather unfortunate, however, that the major part of the money was made contingent upon receipt of this budget. We are going into a new and difficult venture and are not quite sure of our exact expenses. I fear that the bookkeeping will seriously cramp our style and certainly will not be constructive. Nevertheless, I hope to get you the information requested as soon as we can.Many thanks for sending me the resolution on autopsies in Israel proposed by your committee on Jewish affairs.Sincerely yours,RABBI NORMAN LAMMNL/ek

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Letter to R. Kowalsky about Fundraising for Emigration of Russian Jew (1971)

Dear Rabbi Kowalsky: It has come to my attention that there is a Jew in Russia, a very dear friend of a dear friend of mine, who is seeking to emigrate. According to the new regulations, he needs a great deal of money to buy his way out. He is himself a Hasidic Jew, most pious, and a descendent of a long line of great rabbis. I would therefore, very much appreciate it if you would arrange to send a package to: [redacted]. Please do me the kindness of informing me that this was taken care of. Cordinally yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter from R. Emanuel Feldman to R. Haskel Lookstein about Raising Money for Russian Translation of "This Is My God" (1973)

Dear Haskel, Thank you for your letter of June l5th. I have sent a carbon copy of Wouk’s note to my brother in Israel who is in contact with the people who would be doing the translation – and have in fact already done a number of Russian translations. Perhaps we can get the matter fully clarified that way. It does seem to me that Wouk is entitled to a full breakdown of the costs, as well as some assurance that it will all be done in a proper way. At the same time, I was a little disappointed in his financial response.I am certain, however, that if we can get the thing under way, we can cover the cost between your congregation, Norman Lamm’s, and my own. It really is not that much money. I learned inadvertently last week, incidentally, that Mossad HaRav Kook is planning to put out a series of Bibles in the Russian language. These are designed primarily for the new olim.Please keep in touch. Best wishes for the summer.Cordially,MannyRabbi Emanuel FeldmanEF:shcc: Rabbi Norman LammDear Norman:It was good to see you in N.Y. מוסד הרב קוק might be publishing my dissertation on טומאה – טהרה. Is there anything I should know from you about possible pit-falls, etc.?Best wishes.Manny

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