Letter to Edgar Frank about a Typographical Error in His Zemanim Book (1960)

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Exchange with R. Felder about Halacha of Sending Publications to Subscribers on Shabbat (1969)

שלום רב וברכות לידידי הנעלה הרה"ג מוהרר"ג פעלדער שליט"א, אחדש"ת, שמחתי לראות פניו לפני שבועיים באספת הסתדרות הרבנים ולדרש בשלומו. יודע אני שמע"כ עמוס עבודה, עבודת הקודש, ומ"מ הנני מרשה לעצמי להוסיף עליו, כי הדבר נחוץ וכל הדבר הקשה בענינים כאלה יביאון אליו. השאלה הראשונה היא לענין מ"ע לבעלי כלכלה, אלה העוסקים ב"סטאקס". המ"ע יוצא מדי שבוע ושבוע, והוא נשלח בדואר מקנזס בכל שבת. כנראה שהמו"לים הם נכרים. השאלה – אם מותר להצטרף כקורא-קונה למ"ע זה. השעלה השני' היא ב

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Letter to R. Gerstein about Synchronizing Shabbat Times with Manhattan Synagogues (1960)

Dear Rabbi Gerstein: It has been brought to my attention that very often the time that we give in our respective Bulletins for the end of the Sabbath varies from one synagogue to another. We can appreciate, of course, that laymen sometimes wonder which is really correct, and naturally, prefer the earlier time. May I suggest, therefore, that all of us in the midtown area follow one system. That could be either the schedule published by the Vaad Harabbonim, or that proposed by Mr. Edgar Frank.Please let me know your thoughts about the matter so that we can have this accomplished even in time for the rest of the season.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm

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Letter to Harry Lindeman Approving Shabbat Candles for Use (1968)

Dear Mr. Lindeman: Thank you very much for the candles which you sent to me and which I have tested. I am pleased to report to you that from the point of view of Jewish law, this particular type of illumination fulfills all the requirements for Sabbath lights and also for use during the festival of Chanukkah. In other words, they may be used in place of candles on Friday evening, and if you should produce a candelabrum, using lighter fluid, provided that each wick draws from its own reservoir instead of from a common pool, they would be valid for the festival of Chanukkah when eight lights are kindled. I would be glad to advise you any further if any questions should arise. Please let me know if you want me to return the material you sent to me, and, if so, where to send it. My best regards to Mr. Paperman and the other gentleman who visited me with you. Cordially yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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