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.

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

Dear Norman: First let me tell you how deeply I appreciate your phone calls and the continuing interest you have displayed. Attached herewith are copies of the two letters from Rabbi Unterman as well as the letter of Professor Low. All of the above I received from Manny Forman. I am also enclosing Tendler’s letter to me. In this letter, it seems to me that his statement that it would be improper to issue any statement in this matter without Rabbi Feinstein’s permission is crucial. It implies that his p’sak that it is halacha ve’in morin kein is also the p’sak of his father-in-law. I have been discussing this problem with him for several years and I am convinced that he is fully aware of Reb Moshe’s point of view. In conversation he has repeatedly quoted it but this is the first time, to my knowledge, that he has put it in writing. With warm personal regards and best wishes to the family. Sincerely, Rabbi Alex Weisfogel