Letter from Dr. Walter Newman Upon R. Lamm's Departure from Kodimoh (1958)

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Rabbi Lamm Bids Farewell to Kodimoh (1958)

Rabbinic Committee Seeking a Successor: At a membership meeting this August, the resignation of Rabbi Norman Lamm from Kodimoh was accepted with regret. Rabbi Lamm, who came to us on January 1, 1954, will be leaving as of Oct. 15 to become associate Rabbi of The Jewish Center in New York City. Meanwhile, a Rabbinic Committee appointed by Dr. Izenstein, our President, has been interviewing candidates for the post of Rabbi of Kodimoh. Following are messages from Rabbi Lamm and Dr. Izenstein.God Speed: Dear Rabbi Lamm: It is indeed with considerable regret that our Congregation has accepted your resignation as “Rabbi of Kodimoh,” to take effect on Oct. 15, 1958. In January 1954 you arrived in our midst to undertake, with great enthusiasm, the task of welding together the family of Kodimoh. During the years of your ministry and under your spiritual guidance and leadership, our Congregation has gone forward, as its name implies. It has progressed in every field of Congregational endeavor, to reach heights never before attained. We are resolute in our determination to continue the high standards set by your inspiration.The officers and members of all the groups which comprise the Kodimoh family join me in wishing you, Mrs. Lamm, and your family Godspeed in your new undertaking.Tsays’chem L’Shalom, Louis A. Izenstein, M.D.Farewell: It is with a great sense of regret at having to leave all my dear friends of Kodimoh that I say farewell. For Mrs. Lamm and me, so many of you have become almost as members of our family. The friendships we have formed, from very young to very old, will always remain part of us. It could not be otherwise.I leave Kodimoh with an expression of gratitude for the cooperation it has always shown and the readiness with which it has always responded to its spiritual leadership during the past five years. Now that major hurdles of the Building Program have been crossed, I hope Kodimoh will expeditiously bring the project to a successful conclusion. It …

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Letter from Aaron Kurn about R. Lamm's Preliminary Visit to Kodimoh (1953)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: We are herewith enclosing our check for $75.00 covering your expenses for your two trips to Springfield. May I assure you that it was a pleasure having you with us, and that you made a deep impression upon the members of the congregation. As I mentioned to you we hope that we will come to a decision within ten days relative to your candidacy. With kindest regards, I am, Sincerely, Aaron Kurn, President

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Letter from R. Joseph Lookstein to R. Lamm about Installation at Kodimoh (1954)

My dear Lamm: I am enclosing a copy of my letter to your President. You may be sure that I shall try my best to spend the evening with you. Thanks for your note of explanation of the "politics." It is important that I know it because it will undoubtedly colour what I hope to say. My best to your wife and regards from all. Very cordially yours, Joseph H. Lookstein

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