Response to Invitation to YU Women's Organization Theater Party (1968)

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Letter to Max Stern about Stern College Applicant (1966)

Dear Mr. Stern: Now that Armand is married, I feel free in reminding you of something which we have discussed several weeks ago. When I was in St. Louis, I met the family of [redacted], a marvelous young girl, who is very anxious to attend Stern College. You said you would call Dean Vogel and/or Dr. Mirsky about her. Since she has not yet heard from the school, it would be deeply appreciated by the family were you to remind them about it.Cordially yours,Rabbi Norman LammNL/le

Yeshiva University

Letter from Charles Silver Inviting R. Lamm to YU Hanukkah Dinner in Honor of R. Silverstein (1972)

Dear Dr. Lamm: I am pleased to inform you that three distinguished leaders of the Jewish community – Leon Moed, Rabbi Israel L. Silverstein, and Samuel Singer – will receive the Distinguished Service Citation of Yeshiva University at the annual Hanukkah Dinner on Sunday, December 10th, at the Americana. As Chairman of the dinner, I am privileged to have Major Max L. Shulman serve as Co-Chairman, and we invite you wholeheartedly to join us on the Dinner Committee. The presentation of the Distinguished Service Citation in the traditional spirit of Hanukkah is rendered even more meaningful on this occasion as an honor bestowed in Yeshiva University’s Decade of Dedication, a period especially devoted to the enrichment of its Jewish Studies Programs. In receiving the University’s highest tribute for advancing higher education and for fidelity to the Judaic heritage, the awardees bring honor to the Jewish community. Our Committee is meeting for cocktails and a brief planning session on Thursday, November 9th, 4:30 P.M., at the home of Dr. Samuel Belkin, esteemed President of Yeshiva University, 101 Central Park West. You are cordially invited, and I do look forward to your response on the enclosed card advising that you will be with us. Cordially, Charles H. Silver

Yeshiva University

Letter to R. Silverstein Declining Invitation to YU Hanukkah Dinner in His Honor (1972)

Dear Rabbi Silverstein: Please accept my congratulations for your designation as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Citation of Yeshiva University at the annual Hanukkah Dinner. I know that all your friends will respond enthusiastically to this award and, hopefully, respond to your invitation to rally to the cause of Yeshiva University. Most regretfully, I shall not be able to attend the Hanukkah Dinner personally on December 10. At that time, I expect to be in the midst of an international conference in Geneva and so it will not be possible for me to do what I would have much preferred to do – to be with you and your wife at that time. My wife joins me in warmest best wishes and enthusiastic congratulations to you and Mrs. Silverstein and all your family. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Yeshiva University