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March 5, 2010

Yeshiva University Proudly Announces the Norman Lamm Prize (2010)

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In Honor of Dr. Norman Lamm (2010)

It is with great pleasure that I pay tribute to Dr. Lamm on the occasion of the celebration of the Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm prize presented this week to Rabbi Dr. Lord Jonathan Sacks. Dr. Lamm has been a distinguished leader of American Orthodoxy for more than half a century and of our yeshiva for close to three decades. One pasuk in the biblical book that bears his name describes Dr. Lamm’s tenacious and passionate efforts on behalf of our community. “...Man the guard posts, watch the road, gird your strength and gather much vigor” (Nachum 2:2).I want to frame my few words of tribute in honor of Dr. Lamm by making reference to the titles of some of his many works. Visionary leader and gifted orator, multi-faceted intellectual and powerful thinker. Dr. Lamm has devoted his life to the Jewish community. His “royal reach“ has embraced those who have both “faith and doubt,“ and the profundity of his teachings has illuminated many of the “seventy faces“ of Judaism, especially “Torah Utnadda.“ His thoughtful writings have contributed to our understanding of both Rabbi Hayyim of Volozhin’s “Torah lishmah” as well as “the religious thought of Hasidism.“ His works have constructed a “hedge of roses" protecting and enhancing the “treasury of tradition,” the “halakhot ve'halikhot” of Jewish life, lore and practice. Collectively, they comprise a “library’ of Jewish law and ethics," serving as guides to contemporary Jewish life. In a lifetime of service to Klal Yisrael, Dr. Lamm has valiantly toiled to ensure that contemporary Jewish life be a “good society,” governed by the value of “shema ” or respectful listening.May Hakadosh Baruch Hu grant Dr. Lamm many more happy years of good health and sound mind to continue his very important work and to enjoy together with Mindy and all the members of their extraordinary and wonderful family.
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Proclamation in Honor of Dr. Norman Lamm on his 25th Year as President of Yeshiva University (2001)

Whereas you were appointed president of Yeshiva University in 1976, the first American born president of the university and one of its most prominent alumni, Whereas you have brought honor to your alma mater as a distinguished professor, revered rabbi, award-winning scholar, and superb president of the university for 25 years,
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Letter to President Richard Joel Thanking Him for Establishing the "Norman Lamm Prize" (2010)

Dear Richard: What a splendid week this was! And – you are primarily responsible for conceiving of the idea of a “Norman Lamm Prize” and for carrying it out so impressively, expeditiously, and with your characteristic elan. I heard that your presence together with the Chief Rabbi this past Shabbat was extraordinary! The students who were present were far greater in number than was expected, and the give-and-take between the two of you was illuminating and exciting. Yashar Koach! I believe that the entire event of the so-called Norman Lamm Prize was extremely successful, and I thank you for being the source and the inspiration for so much of the affection – deservedly or not – that I felt flowing to me as a result. I hope the Almighty grants you the years, the health, the inspiration, and the ability to do great things for Yeshiva – and with much gratitude to you and to those who labor so selflessly in order to give honor to Yeshiva and its leaders. You are a great colleague and even a greater friend! Have a wonderful Pesach, and make sure that you and Esther get a good rest. Again, my warm gratitude to you! Cordially yours, NORMAN LAMM
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