Exchange with R. Joseph Lookstein about "A Hedge of Roses" Distribution (1968)

1. R. Joseph Lookstein to R. Lamm (June 18, 1968)

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Exchange with R. Tokayer about "A Hedge of Roses" (1966)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Please permit me to express my appreciation for the fine work, A Hedge of Roses. What impressed me and the people I introduced to your analysis of so delicate a subject was your fresh and meaningful approach to so ancient a subject. It brings to life for the contemporary Jew a performance that for the first time carries with it the true element of the spiritual rather than the rite of the superstitious. It induces the non-observant Jewish couple to wonder and contemplate the very essence of Judaism in its most intimate and basic terms. Once again permit me to add my small y’yasher koach. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Shmuel Tokayer

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Letter from R. Haskel Lookstein about "A Hedge of Roses" (1966)

Dear Norman: Thank you very much for sending me a copy of "A Hedge of Roses." I am looking forward to reading it and I am confident that it will fill a hitherto unfilled void (no pun intended) in this vital area of Jewish life. Best regards to the family and my best wishes to you for a happy and Kosher Pesach. Very cordially yours, Haskel Lookstein.

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Letter from R. Joseph Lookstein about "A Hedge of Roses" (1966)

My dear Norman: Thank you very much for the complimentary copy of your delightful little book, "A Hedge of Roses." I just read about half of it upon arrival, and I am sure that I will finish the rest of it in the next day or two. My compliments to you on the substance, on the style, and on the purpose. It will fill a great need and do much to advance the institution intended. Congratulations, and a very happy and kosher Passover to you. Very cordially yours, Joseph H. Lookstein.

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