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Correspondences with Kurn, Aaron

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Letter from Aaron Kurn about R. Lamm's Preliminary Visit to Kodimoh (1953)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: We are herewith enclosing our check for $75.00 covering your expenses for your two trips to Springfield. May I assure you that it was a pleasure having you with us, and that you made a deep impression upon the members of the congregation. As I mentioned to you we hope that we will come to a decision within ten days relative to your candidacy. With kindest regards, I am, Sincerely, Aaron Kurn, President

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Letter from Aaron Kurn Announcing R. Lamm's Appointment as Kodimoh Rabbi (1953)

Dear Rabbi Lamm: It gives me great pleasure to inform you of your unanimous acceptance by the congregation to serve Kodimoh as its spiritual leader. We understand that you will assume your new position some time during the week of January 4, 1954. In behalf of Kodimoh, please accept our sincere congratulations. We are proud of our synagogue and congregation and feel certain that you will lead us to further accomplishments and sincere religious appreciation. We are certain that through your association with us, Kodimoh will maintain its position in the community and continue to be referred too, as a congregation of prestige. We look forward to your being with us and can assure you of our utmost cooperation and support.With kind personal regards, I amYours sincerely, Congregation KodimohAaron Kurn, President

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Letter from Aaron Kurn to Kodimoh Congregants Announcing Welcome Home Ceremony for Lamm Family (1954)

Dear Member: The Late Friday Nite Services this week will serve as a "Welcome Home" reception for Rabbi and Mrs. Lamm. Services will begin at 8.15. Rabbi Lamm's sermon will be: "The Psychological History of the Demand for Change in Law." This is the last installment of "The Place of Jewish Law in Jewish Life." Cantor Herman Abramson and the Choir will chant the services. Following the services a special Oneg Shebat will be held in the vestry honoring the home coming of Rabbi and Mrs. Lamm. On Saturday morning, "Parsha Shkolim" Rabbi Lamm’s sermon will be: "Jewish Attitudes towards Wealth." A "Home Coming" Kiddush will be held in the vestry following the services. Let us give the Rabbi and new Rebetzin a warm welcome on their "Homecoming". Attend a services this weekend.Sincerely, Aaron KurnPresidentP. S. Jr. Cong, will meet at 9:45 Saturday morning. Following services they will join us in the Kiddush, Send your child to services, or better still, bring your chi 14 tn. services every Saturday,

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Letter from Aaron Kurn to Kodimoh Congregants Announcing Welcome Home Ceremony for Lamm Family (1956)