Exchange with R. Witty about Search for Executive Director for Maimonides College (1963)
Dear Rabbi Lamm: I am writing to you at the suggestion of Mr. Victor Geller, of the Community Service Division at Yeshiva. Mr. Geller informed me at our recent Rabbinic Alumni Convention that you are planning to leave soon for South Africa, and it is in this connection that I am now writing to you. The Canadian Jewish Congress, Western Division, is in desperate search for an educational director. While they have one or two prospective candidates, the committee is not satisfied that it can make a proper choice from the men who are available to them. They have asked me to take a hand in seeking out prospects for them. In addition to other educational placement agencies, they asked me to turn to our Yeshiva placement service. Mr. Geller felt that the information about this job should be sent on to you, with the understanding that you may be able to apprise some able people on your trip of this opening. They, if interested, could then contact the local Congress office or me. Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter sent to me by the Executive Director of Congress, containing a job analysis which might be of interest to you, and to any individuals who might express an interest in this post. Your kind attention and cooperation will be deeply appreciated. I would be thankful for an indication of any prospective candidates, in a letter, upon your return. Please accept my best wishes for a safe and successful journey. Sincerely, Rabbi Irwin E. Witty, Director