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Dec. 31, 1953

Letter from Aaron Kurn Announcing R. Lamm's Appointment as Kodimoh Rabbi (1953)

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Dear Rabbi Lamm: I wish to congratulate you upon becoming Rabbi of Kodimah Synagogue. I hope that you will have a successful career and will find your work as satisfying as I did. It is a fine Congregation with a co-operative membership. The black sheep I will let you find out for yourself. The good ones I commend to your attention. You will find them particularly among the younger members, especially those who are active in the Day School. Rabbi Lookstein spoke to me about you in very glowing terms. I am sure you will be able to make Kodimah continue to be a fortress for traditional Judaism in the finest sense of the term. With sincerest congratulations and best wishes, I am Cordially yours, Rabbi Isaac Klein
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Letter from Aaron Kurn to Kodimoh Congregants Announcing Welcome Home Ceremony for Lamm Family (1954)

Dear Member: The Late Friday Nite Services this week will serve as a "Welcome Home" reception for Rabbi and Mrs. Lamm. Services will begin at 8.15. Rabbi Lamm's sermon will be: "The Psychological History of the Demand for Change in Law." This is the last installment of "The Place of Jewish Law in Jewish Life." Cantor Herman Abramson and the Choir will chant the services. Following the services a special Oneg Shebat will be held in the vestry honoring the home coming of Rabbi and Mrs. Lamm. On Saturday morning, "Parsha Shkolim" Rabbi Lamm’s sermon will be: "Jewish Attitudes towards Wealth." A "Home Coming" Kiddush will be held in the vestry following the services. Let us give the Rabbi and new Rebetzin a warm welcome on their "Homecoming". Attend a services this weekend.Sincerely, Aaron KurnPresidentP. S. Jr. Cong, will meet at 9:45 Saturday morning. Following services they will join us in the Kiddush, Send your child to services, or better still, bring your chi 14 tn. services every Saturday,
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Letter to R. Weisfogel Congratulating Him on Assuming Kodimoh Pulpit (1959)

Dear Alex: While I do not know if it is yet official, I do know that it is final, and I therefore hasten to offer you my warmest congratulations and best wishes upon your election as Rabbi of Kodimoh, a synagogue in which I spent five of my happiest years. Kodimoh has many problems, and it will not take you long to acquaint yourself with them. But there are also great opportunities in Kodimoh – enthusiastic youngsters, eager-to-learn young couples, people groping yet willing to follow. The younger people, especially those connected with the Day School, will bring you great satisfaction and happiness. As for the others – I know that you will meet the challenges and give an excellent account of yourself. If there is anything I can ever do for you, please let me know. – Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm.
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