Dear Rabbi Lamm: As the newly elected president of the Rabbinical Alliance of America, I am happy to announce that we are inaugurating a literary award that will go to the author of a book, article, or essay that has contributed the most towards the advancement of Orthodox Judaism within the Jewish calendar year. We extend this most cordial invitation to you to serve on the panel of judges who will determine the winner of the prize, which will be in the modest sum of $250.00. While the prize itself may be small, we feel that its presentation at an appropriate public occasion will provide sufficient status to serve as an impetus to encourage our colleagues to devote their talents to the service of the Orthodox community. We expect to announce to the press this new award at the end of November and we would appreciate your early response so that we can make known the list of judges at that time. The panel will, of course, include distinguished representatives of virtually all Orthodox viewpoints and organizations. We look forward with eagerness to the pleasure of your favorable response. Most cordially, Rabbi Bernard Weinberger, President, Rabbinical Alliance of America