Exchange with Isaac Koenigsberg about Senator Javits' Contribution to Springfield Hebrew Day School (1963)
Dear Mr. Koenigsberg: After having troubled you with the request of the Springfield Hebrew Day School of Springfield, Mass. to approach Senator Javits, and after having shared with you some of the initially unpleasant reactions by people associated with the Senator, I think it no more than right to inform you of good news as well. Senator Javits spoke at the Day School Dinner this past Sunday night and spoke very well indeed. His presence helped make it the most successful dinner in the school's history. In addition, he had the good sense and graciousness to add some very warm words about the Day School movement In general and about the local school in particular, he publicly pleaded with his audience to follow his example – he was going to mail in a "small check" to the Springfield Hebrew Day School. I know that whether the check is small or big, it is through your influence and assistance that this gesture was achieved. Let me, therefore, on behalf of all my dear friends of the Springfield School extend to you our most grateful appreciation for your co-operation.Si neerely,RABBI NORMAN LAMMNL!ff