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Correspondences: Jewish Education

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Exchange with R. Rosenfeld about Need for Midtown Jewish Day School (1952)

Dear Rabbi Rosenfeld: I want to call to your attention the fact that no All–Day school exists in all mid–town. I believe that it is possible to establish an All–Day kindergarten and perhaps arrange for classrooms in my synagogue, the West Side Jewish Center. I hope that you will be able to be of assistance to me in this project. I know that I can count on you and the Jewish Education Committee for full cooperation. Sincerely, Norman Lamm, Rabbi

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Letter to R. Soloveitchik about Opening a Pre-School (1953)

לכבוד מורי ורבי הרה"ג וכו' שליט"א, שליט"א, הנני מעיז להיות בין חומסי עתותיו בשאלת הלכה למעשה. אך זכותי לעשות כן מצאתי בדבריו המלהיבים שדבר אלינו רק אתמול לרגלי חג הסמיכה, באמרו עלינו, תלמידיו ומעריציו, להגיש אליו כל השאלות החמורות ולהביא לפניו את כל דבר קשה. השאלה איננה מן השאלות אשר תשובותיהן נמצאות בש"ע, אלא מסוג הבעיות של public relations, ובכן פתרונה נעלם ממני עוד יותר. מרגע הראשון שראיתי תחת השפעת רומע"כ, למדתי להעריך את המפעל של רנין ישיבות – בתי-ספר כל יומיים – כהדרך העיקרי להרבצת התורה.

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Letter to R. Lessin about Parents Who Wish to Prevent Their Son from Learning Torah (1955)

מוצא בילקוט שזכות בידי בני קרח, שבשעה שהיו יושבין אצל קורח אביהם רואין את משה וכובשין פניהן בקרקע, אמרו אב נעמוד בפני מ״ר נוהגין בציון באבינו וכבר נצטוינו על כיבוד או״א, ואם לא נעמד כבר כתיב מפני שיבה תקום, מותר שנעמד מפני משה רבינו אע״פ שאנו נוהגין בציון באבינו. ע״כ, ולכאורה לפי״ז צריך תלמיד זה להזניח מרות הוריו וללמד כאוות נפשו. אבל באמת רק בבני קרח כן בשם הדין נותן לקום בפני משה כי כבוד או״א הוא רק בעושה מעשה עמיו, כמבואר בכמה מקומות בבש״ס, וכאשר

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Letter to Judith Rothenberg about Curriculum for Jewish Center Hebrew School (1968)

1) Allow me to remind you of the conclusions we came to at our Staff Meeting on Monday, September 8th. a) A great part of the time in class will be devoted to the forthcoming holidays. b) Use the same texts you have in the past, unless you prefer ones I suggested. c) On the basis of your experience with your pupils up to October 8th, please submit a detailed plan of what you want to achieve by the end of the term (including texts, chapters covered, etc.) Please have it ready by October 15th. 2) Mr. Julius: Miss Judith Rothenberg will be taking your grade 4 class on Sundays. Please meet with her, and let her have a detailed plan for the lessons on those days. They should be a continuation of your work during the week. My very best wishes for a Happy and Blessed New Year, and for a year of satisfying and fruitful associations. Sincerely, Rabbi N. Lamm

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Letter to Mr. Kaufman about Ordering Supplies for Jewish Center Hebrew School (1958)

Mr. Kaufman: Please order for the Jewish Center Hebrew School the following supplies. Hebrew writing books, Hebrew lined pads, pencils, chalk, skull caps, Teachers attendance book, ping pong balls, board erasers, crayons, coloring paper, hard covered notebook, colored chalk, construction paper (small) (large), Paste, Pictures to color, Map of Israel, Record Player, Folders. Thank you. Rabbi N. Lamm

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Letter to Mr. Kaufman about Chanukkah Assembly Preparations (1958)

Mr. Kaufman: Please have the following for our Hanukkah Assembly on December 7th: 1. 4 foot table with table-cloth and 5 chairs. 2. Draidel. 3. Menorah with colored Candles 4. Accompaniment for "Hanukoh, Chanukah and Letter to Mr. Kaufman about Chanukkah Assembly Preparations (1958).” Thank you, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter to Mrs. Feinstein about Accompanying Children to a Play (1958)

Mrs. Feinstein: Please remember that you are to accompany about 19 children to the Jewish Theater for Children on Sunday, December 21st. Meet them in the lobby at 1:45 P.M., and start our about 1:55 P.M. for the Joan of Arc Playhouse, 154 West 93rd Street. Curtain time at 2:30 P.M. You will receive a list of children beforehand. Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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Letter to Mr. Kaufman about Purchasing Games for Shabbat Youth Groups (1958)

Mr. Kaufman: We need many more games for our Saturday groups. Is it possible for you to purchase a number of them for different age levels between 5 and 13? (Most are marked with proper age levels). Please make sure they involve no writing or letter building, etc. Also, please have them stored in the 9th floor book-room. Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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Letter Requesting Sefarim for Jewish Center Talmud Torah (1958)

Gentlemen: Kindly send to us two (2) copies of each of the following: The Hershon "Torah and Haftorah Readings" for books other than genesis. Kindly send them to us as soon as possible. Thanking yon in advance. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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Letter to Mr. Kaufman about Purchasing Shtenders and Kiddush Preparation (1958)

Mr. Kaufman: Is it possible to provide at least one, preferably two wooden "shtenders” for Junior Congregation? They would help considerably. Also, please arrange for elevator men on Saturday to prepare all of Kiddush, including soda, beforehand, not to rake it necessary for girls of J. C. to go downstairs for it during Service. Finally, must know immediately if we can schedule a gym session this Thursday night – December 25th. Please let me know answer soon. Rabbi Norman Lamm.