Letter to R. Weisfogel Congratulating Him on Assuming Kodimoh Pulpit (1959)

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

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

Kehillat Kodimoh

Letter to Dr. Izenstien about Returning to Kodimoh Pulpit for a Shabbat (1959)

Dear Dr. Izenstien: Thank you for your recent note inviting me to return to Kodimah and occupy the pulpit on Saturday, February 21, 1959. I am delighted to accept the invitation and look forward to greeting you at that time. With kindest regards, Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

Kehillat Kodimoh

Letter to R. Weisfogel about Memorials Weekend at Kodimoh (1964)

Dear Alex, I just heard about the marvelous Memorials Weekend that just was concluded at Kodimoh. The reports I have been receiving have all mentioned, first and foremost, the extremely prominent and successful part that you personally played in making this what has been described to me as the most notable weekend in Kodimoh's history. I thought I would let you know how thrilled I am to hear this wonderful news. Permit me to add my congratulations to all the others, and to express my hope and prayer that this will be followed by many other outstanding successes in your rabbinate at Kodimoh.May you go from strength to strength.My very best to your wife and good luck in all you do.Cordially yours,RABBI NORMAN LAMM

Kehillat Kodimoh