Dear Max: In his last letter to me before leaving for Europe, David mentioned the lectureship sponsored by the East Bay Synagogue Council. We have given this matter a great deal of thought. We have recognized the unique opportunity and the tremendous challenge that will await any person who will appear in such a setting as a spokesman for Orthodoxy. In our deliberations, we have taken into careful consideration the spirit and tone of the community, as well.Accordingly, we have come to the conclusion that we would be better serving the interests of Orthodox in general and the traditional Jewish community of the East Bay Area if we were to select someone for substance rather than merely title.We are most pleased, therefore, to recommend to you the name of Rabbi Norman Lamm of New York City. I think you will find the attached biographical sketch of Rabbi Lamm fairly comprehensive. I want to add a little bit to the profile. Rabbi Lamm is one of the most promising young rabbis to be graduated in the United States in the last fifteen years. He is universally recognized in orthodoxy rabbinic circles as a shining young luminary on the intellectual horizon in America. He is blessed with a keen intellect, a remarkably facile pen ana the important gift of presenting Torah Judaism with clarity and warmth.On the personal level, Rabbi Lamm is a young man of great personal charm and grace. Knowing him as a fellow classmate through our school years, I unhesitatingly recommend him as an admirably qualified candidate for the lectureship. If invited, he will do honor to you and to us and to Torah Judaism.If you want to be in touch with Rabbi Lamm directly, you may reach him at the address indicated on his profile or through our office.With all good wishes to you and to Mrs. Brown, I amVery cordially yours,Victor B. GellerField Director