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May 1961

Exchange with Frieda Zachariash about the Mechitzah at The Jewish Center (1961)

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1. Frieda Zachariash to R. Lamm

1. Frieda Zachariash to R. Lamm (May 9, 1961)

1. Frieda Zachariash to R. Lamm (May 9, 1961)

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Dear Rabbi Jung: Thank you very much for your letter which arrived at The Center during the time that I was on vacation. Please, therefore, excuse the delay in my response to you. The letter was given to Fay and she, in turn, transmitted it to me. I have not sent you the bulletin as I am still securing and compiling additional information. Just as soon as I do finalize the copy, I shall be glad to mail same to you. I trust that you are being apprised of all the happenings here at our Center Family. I do hope you and Mrs. Jung are enjoying good health. Please send my very best regards to Mrs. Jung. Sincerely, Florence Fine, Rabbi Norman Lamm’s Sec’y
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