Dear Bentley: I am writing to you at this time to inform you of my feeling regarding the Calli Bill which has been introduced in the Assembly. This bill would leave it to the Secretary of Agriculture to determine what is a humane method of slaughter of animals. Frankly, this position is unacceptable. We Jews have had a long and sorry history with regard to efforts to curb Shechita under the guise of humaneness. This particular bill does not have adequate provision for the handling of cattle prior to their slaughter. I would, therefore, strongly urge you to do whatever you can to see to it that the bill does not become law.Thank you very much. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm

The Assembly Codes Committee will hold a public hearing on the Sabbath bills introduced by myself and others on Wednesday, March 14, 1962, at 2:00 P.M. in the Assembly Parlor in the Capitol. I shall be pleased to see you there, or you may send a statement of your position to Assemblyman Julius Volker, Chairman, Assembly Codes Committee, Albany, New York. Assemblyman Bentley Kassal

Dear Assemblyman Volker: As the rabbis of a most important Orthodox Synagogue in Manhattan, we are naturally quite concerned about any legislation which might affect the ability of our congregants, together with Orthodox Jews throughout the city and state, to observe our Sabbath in the manner prescribed by millennia of Jewish law and tradition. As you are well aware, the Blue Laws have a discriminatory effect on observant Jews. We, therefore, are most anxious for provision to be made by the Assembly to enable religious Jews to pursue their livelihood without harassment.It is for this reason that we respectfully urge you to do all within your power to support the Sabbath bills currently being introduced by our Assemblyman, the Honorable Bentley Kassal, and others.We need not emphasize that we speak not only in our behalf but in the name of our entire congregation.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Leo Jung

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Al Kleiman has informed me that you would like to know my full position on the Yeshiva campus in relation to the Riverside-Amsterdam project. I am taking the liberty of enclosing herewith photostatic copies of my letters to Mr. Mollen and Dr. Belkin which I hope will clarify this matter. If you wish any further information, I will be pleased to discuss it with you. Cordially yours, Bentley Kassal./Dear Dr. Belkin: It has been called to my attention that my views pertaining to the proposed Riverside-Amsterdam project and the inclusion of Yeshiva University campus in that area may not have been fully understood. I have sent the annexed letter to Chairman Milton Mollen in order to set forth a clarification of my position.If you wish any further clarification as to the above, I shall be pleased to discuss the same with you.Sincerely yours,Bentley Kassal BK\:ejaEnclosure---**BENTLEY KASSAL296 Madison AvenueNew York 17, N.Y.Murray Hill 6-5633****THE ASSEMBLYSTATE OF NEW YORKALBANY****July 11, 1962**Mr. Milton MollenChairmanHousing and Redevelopment Board2 Lafayette StreetNew York 7, N.Y.Dear Mr. Mollen:I am writing this letter in order to fully set forth my views pertaining to the proposed Riverside-Amsterdam project which is located in the 5th Assembly District.I strongly support the necessity for immediate planning for the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the Riverside-Amsterdam Area.The redeveloped and rehabilitated area should be expanded to cover the region running from Central Park West to Riverside Drive.Priority should be given to housing consisting of middle-income and low-income residential units, in a proper ratio and in an amount adequate to serve the needs of the dislocated tenants.Wherever possible, skewed low-income rental units should be added in the middle-income housing.Consistent with the above, I favor and encourage the inclusion of Yeshiva University campus in this area. This campus will not only serve as an additional cultural in…