Letter to Ben Lederman about Providing Translation Assistance for Integration of Soviet Migrants (1973)
My dear Mr. Lederman, Several weeks ago you came to my office and graciously volunteered your services where and when needed. I now find that we are most anxious for your services and particularly wish to benefit from your knowledge of languages. As you may know, a large number of Jewish families have emigrated to New York and are now housed in several hotels in this area. We need several people to assist our overworked committee in helping these Russian Jews by offering advice, talking with them, and generally helping them adjust to a new environment.I know that I can count on you. Please be kind enough to contact Mr. Martin Schwarzschild (telephone: 362-9408). If you will be attending services at The Center during these next few days, please ask one of the ushers to point Mr. Schwarzschild to you.I thank you for your services and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.Cordially yours,RABBI NORMAN LAMMcc: Mr. M. Schwarzschild