Dear Rabbi Jakobovits: 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 Harabonim, 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

Dear Rabbi Jakobovits: Rabbi Langer, Rabbi Adams and I have so far agreed to 7:14 as the time for the end of Yom Kippur, in accordance with the Edgar Frank tables. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Immanuel: Now that the Eruv is a fact, and the proposition is just beginning to warm up, I would recommend that the plan you previously suggested be put in effect – i.e., that you devote a good part of your column in ‘Tradition’ to the problem. As you know, much of the material has been published in Noam, in various volumes, in Hapardes, and a special book by Rabbi Moskowitz. I am enclosing a talk I gave last Shabbat Hagadol which dealt with the problem of the Eruv. You may find some points of interest, particularly a brief summary of the historical material and an attempt to avoid certain popular misconceptions which no doubt will arise. I hope it will be of some value, however small, to you. Sincerely,RABBI NORMAN LAMM

My dear Cardinal: On behalf of my colleague Rabbi Norman Lamm and myself I beg to express to Your Grace once again our profound appreciation for the gracious reception accorded to us yesterday when we had the pleasure and privilege to call upon you. We are confident that through the understanding created by this and similar meetings to explore common problems in the light of the new challenges of our time, we may succeed in strengthening our religious ramparts against the threatening inroads of communism from without and secularism from within and in promoting the blessings of harmony and cooperation among those who cherish the supremacy of religion in life.With cordial greetings, I am,Yours very sincerely,Dr. I. JakobovitsRabbi

Dear Rabbi Jakobovits: As a kind of welcome note upon your arrival, let me assure you that your presence overseas has not gone unnoticed in America. In addition to the enclosed two clippings, there was recently an article in the National Jewish Post quoting our friend [redacted] of the American Jewish Congress who spoke quite disparagingly of certain two Orthodox Rabbis... I am looking forward anxiously to greeting you and your wife upon your return. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Rabbi Dr. J. B. Soloveitchik has read and approved of the text of the enclosed statement and will gladly confirm it to you if you so wish. Kindly let us have back the enclosed copy of the statement with your signature for our files. In my article in the recent (December 1962) issue of Midstream I made mention of a visit paid to Cardinal Spellman by two New York Rabbis and reported what I had understood to be the substance of their conversation. I have now been authoritatively informed that the visit was of a purely private nature (following prior consultations with national Jewish communal and rabbinic authorities), and that the facts were not as reported. In the conversations, there was not the slightest attempt made to deny or apologize for any Jewish organizations or attitudes. There was no mention whatever made of the Lord's Prayer or any other religious exercises in the public schools, and no promise was requested or given to issue any statement or pursue any policy with regard to public issues, as alleged in my article. In view of the above, I readily withdraw my erroneous statement, and express my deep regret for any distress or misunderstanding caused as a result of this report. In my article in the recent (December 1962) issue of "Midstream," I made mention of a visit paid to Cardinal Spellman by two New York Rabbis and reported what I understood to be the substance of their conversation. I have now been authoritatively informed that the visit was a purely private and unofficial nature, and the facts were not as reported. The content of their conversation was completely unlike that which had originally been conveyed to me. I regret any distress which may have been caused to the Rabbis in question as a result of this report.

Dear Rabbi Lamm: Pursuant to your conversation of today with Rabbi Kasher, I am enclosing the rough draft of a letter which with your permission we should like to send over your signature (or Rabbi Jakobovits’) to the people on the enclosed list, as well as a number of others that you kindly offered to furnish us. Would you please inform me if and how the letter might benefit by revision, and would you kindly provide me with the above-mentioned additional names, as well as about 50 pieces of your stationery (and perhaps too a sample of your signature, to be “forged”). For Rabbi Kasher, I tender heartfelt thanks. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Charles Wengrov

Dear Norman: In the December issue of MIDSTREAM, I read some disturbing matters by Leo Feffer concerning your visit to Cardinal Spellman. I would very much appreciate hearing from you as to the truth of this statement and the negotiations which you carried out. With best wishes, I remain, Sincerely, Rabbi Meyer J. Strassfeld

Dear Rabbi Jakobovits: The enclosed letter from Rabbi Lookstein to me will explain the situation with regard to his supposed commitment to obtain fellowships for Rabbi Kasher’s project. I suggest you inform Rabbi Kasher personally, at the meeting, of Rabbi Lookstein’s clarification. Please be kind enough not to show the letter itself to anyone, but to return it to me after you have read it. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Rabbi Lamm: At the meeting of April 29, nifkad moshavecha. We were exactly four: Rabbi Jakobovits, Dr. Mandel, myself, and Gerson Bernstein. The meeting was relatively brief (three quarters of an hour) and was followed by a guided tour of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. The date of the next meeting was set for June 3. Please take note. Now, we have a copy of the letter which Rabbi Lookstein wrote you on March 19, and Rav Kasher saw it before his departure. He instructed me then to send you the rough draft of an answer which the letter requires, and to ask you, in your kindness, to polish it as necessary and send it to Rabbi Lookstein. Unfortunately, today is the first opportunity I’ve found to attend to the matter. On May 12 there is to be a board meeting of the Wurzweiler Foundation, of which Rabbi Lookstein is president. We are hoping that he will authorize three fellowships (his vote or opinion will be the deciding factor) and it might be helpful if he receives his answer early next week. With all good wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, Rabbi Charles Wengrov. P.S. – I spoke to Dr. Mandel and he said he would contact you about seeing Mr. Joseph S. Shaw et al. If he doesn’t, please let me know.