Memorandum about the Agudath Israel Siyum Hashas (1990)

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Memo on Meeting with Roshei Yeshiva (2004)

Attending: Blau, Rosensweig, Neuberger, Sacks, Wieder, Charlop. By 6/6, Roshei Yeshiva will mention 2C (anytime). By June 3rd - all Roshei Yeshiva will meet (I will be there at least for the begining).

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Letter to Dr. Weiss about Yom Tov Sheni Shel Galuyot Article (1969)

Dear Dr. Weiss: About three or four years ago I talked to you about an article I have been planning on Yom Tov Sheni Shel Galuyot, and I showed you the draft. I very much appreciated your comments, and subsequently submitted it to the Jewish Heritage where it was printed in somewhat truncated form. Because of the recent Conservative vote, which makes the subject relevant once again, I have expanded on the published article, and, upon the request of Rabbi Zevulun Charlop, am submitting it for publication in Chavrusa. Rabbi Charlop is looking into the possibility of having it printed so that it can be reprinted in large numbers. If this can be arranged, do you think the Union would be interested in distributing it? If so, it would be good to know in advance how many offprints you would want. Please do not feel that I am soliciting circulation. That is about the last thing that I have in mind. I do feel, however, that if it is of value, it ought to go beyond the rather limited audience of the Rabbinic Alumni of Yeshiva. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter to Students of Yeshiva University about Distribution of "Torah Umadda" (1990)

Yeshiva University – Office of the President September 2, 1990 / 12 Elul 5750 Dear Students: Welcome to Yeshiva University! It is a personal pleasure to present you with a copy of Torah Umadda: The Encounter of Religious Learning and Worldly Knowledge in the Jewish Tradition as my gift to you. This book was written more for you, my students, than for any other group within the Jewish and academic community. It reflects my commitment to the basic truth we hold so dear at Yeshiva – that the ben and bat Torah must encounter and struggle with the issues raised by our study of the secular even as we are fully immersed in and guided by the world of the Torah. I know that during your years with us, you will frequently and unavoidably be confronted by Torah Umadda issues. Do not shy away from them. Meet them head on with the help of your rabbis and teachers as well as your colleagues and schoolmates. I pray that my book, which is not the end of your search but part of the beginning, will help you in your intellectual and spiritual quests. Most of all, may you have siata di’shemaya in all your undertakings.

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