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June 18, 1973

Letter to R. Mandel about Lecturing and Kashrut Arrangements in Auckland, New Zealand (1973)

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My dear Rabbi Mandel: About two years ago, I gave a series of lectures at the Harry Fischel Institute in Jerusalem. At that time, I believe you were connected with the Institute. I may be mistaken, but that is my impression. At any rate, whether you are or are not the person I have in mind, I do hope you will permit me to impose upon you with a number of queries for information. Mrs. Lamm and I plan to spend about four weeks in Australia on a series of lectures this coming summer (winter for you). On our return trip, we were thinking of spending a week or ten days in New Zealand. We would want to leave Australia for New Zealand some time immediately after תשעה באב.Now, my question is whether you know of any strictly kosher people who are willing to accommodate travelers in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. Of course, we are willing to pay for all accommodations.This will considerably facilitate what we hope will be a brief motor tour through your country. In the event that kosher facilities in any or all of these communities, would you be kind enough to let me know if there are any hotels or motels nearby should we decide to spend a Shabbat in such community.Do let me hear from you as soon as possible, and many many thanks in advance for responding to me.Cordially,Rabbi Norman LammNL:cw
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Letter to R. Mandel about Spending Shabbat in Wellington, New Zealand (1973)

Dear Rabbi Mandel: I was lust visited by Chief Rabbi Immanuel Jakobovitz, and he recommended that I spend my second Shabbat in Wellington. He mentioned the name of Rabbi Rosenfeld. Would you be kind enough to let me have his name and address so that I may write to him? If you answer before 1 July, please write to me at my New York address. Otherwise, c/o Bachrach, 1003 Howey Court, 234 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000 AUSTRALIA.Rabbi Jakobovitz and his wife send you their fondest regards.Cordially yours,Rabbi Norman LammNL:cw
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Letter to Hans Bachrach about Educational Material and Kashrut for Counterpoint Australia Seminar (1973)

Dear Hans, I am writing to you again, after perusing some of your previous letters which I have not yet answered. Forgive me for the piece-meal nature of this response, but I hope that after this letter is concluded I will essentially be up-to-date in our correspondence. I doubt very much if Rabbi Riskin will be able to get away for a whole summer (your winter) to Australia. I have, however, spoken to a number of individuals, and I believe that it will not be too difficult to compose a good staff for the Rabbinic Department.With regard to the coordinator, I believe Dr. Stern has already written to you and indicated the need for some kind of subvention. I do not believe that the material delivered to you by Arnold Roth was meant to be duplicated for use in Australia in toto. Naturally, it will have to be revised for local consumption.The same is true with regard to the question of Hebrew. All these things can be worked out once you have formalized your arrangements with Dr. Stern.With regard to the question concerning Kashrut, we generally accept the §M\$ténsignia. There are a number of items which are accepted on their own merit. Interestingly, Manischewitz enjoys a good reputation for all its products with the sole exception of its wine.Once again, all my very best wishes and warmest regards.Cordially yours,RABBI NORMAN LAMM
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