Letter from Prior Kodimoh Rabbi Congratulating R. Lamm on Assuming Kodimoh Pulpit (1954)

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

Dear Rabbi Lamm: It gives me great pleasure to inform you of your unanimous acceptance by the congregation to serve Kodimoh as its spiritual leader. We understand that you will assume your new position some time during the week of January 4, 1954. In behalf of Kodimoh, please accept our sincere congratulations. We are proud of our synagogue and congregation and feel certain that you will lead us to further accomplishments and sincere religious appreciation. We are certain that through your association with us, Kodimoh will maintain its position in the community and continue to be referred too, as a congregation of prestige. We look forward to your being with us and can assure you of our utmost cooperation and support.With kind personal regards, I amYours sincerely, Congregation KodimohAaron Kurn, President

Kehillat Kodimoh

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,

Kehillat Kodimoh

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.

Kehillat Kodimoh