Dear Max: In his last letter to me before leaving for Europe, David mentioned the lectureship sponsored by the East Bay Synagogue Council. We have given this matter a great deal of thought. We have recognized the unique opportunity and the tremendous challenge that will await any person who will appear in such a setting as a spokesman for Orthodoxy. In our deliberations, we have taken into careful consideration the spirit and tone of the community, as well.Accordingly, we have come to the conclusion that we would be better serving the interests of Orthodox in general and the traditional Jewish community of the East Bay Area if we were to select someone for substance rather than merely title.We are most pleased, therefore, to recommend to you the name of Rabbi Norman Lamm of New York City. I think you will find the attached biographical sketch of Rabbi Lamm fairly comprehensive. I want to add a little bit to the profile. Rabbi Lamm is one of the most promising young rabbis to be graduated in the United States in the last fifteen years. He is universally recognized in orthodoxy rabbinic circles as a shining young luminary on the intellectual horizon in America. He is blessed with a keen intellect, a remarkably facile pen ana the important gift of presenting Torah Judaism with clarity and warmth.On the personal level, Rabbi Lamm is a young man of great personal charm and grace. Knowing him as a fellow classmate through our school years, I unhesitatingly recommend him as an admirably qualified candidate for the lectureship. If invited, he will do honor to you and to us and to Torah Judaism.If you want to be in touch with Rabbi Lamm directly, you may reach him at the address indicated on his profile or through our office.With all good wishes to you and to Mrs. Brown, I amVery cordially yours,Victor B. GellerField Director

Dear David: I suggest you read the article by Rabbi Soleveltchik in the latest issue of "Hadoar." It will explain a number of things that were disturbing you (and me), especially the "conversion.״ Regards. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Sirs: My permanent address is 27 West 86th Street. However, during the summer months I shall be away from the city. From June 29 to August 28, I would like to have any mail that is directed to me at the above address forwarded to Camp Star Lake, Duane, New York. Thank you very much. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Mr. Butler: It has been arranged for Rabbi Lamm to address the Hillel Men's Club in Pittsburgh on Monday, May 29. We do not have any cuts, but are enclosing biographical summary and two glossy photographs of Rabbi Lamm to help you in publicizing the meeting and Rabbi Lamm's lecture. Sincerely, Secretary to Rabbi Lamm

Dear Dr. Brayer: My regrets for the fact that the invitation to the Festschrift was the first one you had received. Even Rabbis are fallible. The subject you project for your article for the book sounds very good. I look forward to reading it most eagerly. This is to ackowledge receipt of your report on [redacted]. I cannot tell you how delighted I am to have received this kind of report. I feel it will help me immeasurably in guiding him when such guidance will be requested of me.With all good wishes,Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman LammNL:ff

Dear Rabbi Lamm, Has the Festschrift to Rabbi Jung come out yet? I have not seen it anywhere. Also, it is difficult to suppress one’s curiosity why you have resigned from Tradition. With kind regards and best wishes, Sincerely, Eliezer Berkovits

Dear Lenny: The enclosed is an unusual jacket design that impressed me immensely. It was done by Satenstein, the man who originally did tradition for me. Would you be interested in something of this sort for our Festschrift? I just received your manuscript, for which I, mankind, and all others have been waiting so long. I hope to look into it in the near future. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

Dear Stanley: I shall try to accommodate you by sending you the manuscript of my address to the convention. However, I am facing a delicate problem. I have already revised the talk into article form and submitted it to a Festschrift volume in honor of Rabbi Leo Jung scheduled to appear later in the year. I do not know if this will create an insoluble conflict. If you still think that under the circumstances you want my manuscript, please be kind enough to notify me as soon as possible. Warmest personal regards, Sincerely yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Mrs. Stodt: I am happy to be able to recommend [name] as a student in your college. In the years that she has been with us at the Jewish Center, she has made a most profound impression upon all of us, myself included. I speak not only from personal knowledge of her, and general awareness of the manner in which she conducted the various youth groups, but also from the experiences of my own children who were in her group. She is a highly competent young woman, who shows excellence and intelligence in her approach to children, and who easily wins their love and devotion. She has an obvious affection for them to which they respond warmly. She is quiet and has a soothing effect on the classroom or club atmosphere, without in the least dampening the enthusiasm of her charges. Her relationship with the parents of the children is on a similar level. We were most sorry to lose her services as a Youth Leader, although we are happy for her because of the reason she left—marriage.From the above, you can probably appreciate my wholehearted endorsement of her candidacy.Sincerely,RABBI NORMAN LAMMNL\:ff

Dear Moe: This is to remind you of our telephone conversation last night, in which I recommended that Paul Baris be appointed as Chairman of the Publications Commission. Paul's addresses and phone numbers are as follows: 262 Central Park West, TR 7-7093; 26 Broadway, WH 3-2390. At the same time, let me thank you for offering to contact Nonnie, who is studying at Ja University. Some of our members, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper, are with Charlotte. The fact that you, as busy as you are with important things, take time out to establish this personal contact means a great deal not only to the young man, his parents and me, but also will no doubt have a profound influence upon him, especially when such hospitality and concern are shown.I hope to see you this Monday evening, p.g., for dinner.Sincerely,Rabbi Norman Lamm