Dear Rabbi Gerstein: 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 Harabbonim, 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 Lookstein: 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 Goldstein: 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: 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 Mr. Frank: I thought you might be interested in knowing that I discovered a typographical error in one of the important tables in your book, Zemanim. On page 78, the figure given for January 1st, 40° N. should be 4.45 rather than 4.15. The problem came to my attention when we tried to reconcile the figure you presently have on page 78 with the time you give for kindling of the lights for New York on January 1st on page 82.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Rabbi Adams: 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 Bentley: I am writing to you at this time to inform you of my feeling regarding the Calli Bill which has been introduced in the Assembly. This bill would leave it to the Secretary of Agriculture to determine what is a humane method of slaughter of animals. Frankly, this position is unacceptable. We Jews have had a long and sorry history with regard to efforts to curb Shechita under the guise of humaneness. This particular bill does not have adequate provision for the handling of cattle prior to their slaughter. I would, therefore, strongly urge you to do whatever you can to see to it that the bill does not become law.Thank you very much. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm

The Assembly Codes Committee will hold a public hearing on the Sabbath bills introduced by myself and others on Wednesday, March 14, 1962, at 2:00 P.M. in the Assembly Parlor in the Capitol. I shall be pleased to see you there, or you may send a statement of your position to Assemblyman Julius Volker, Chairman, Assembly Codes Committee, Albany, New York. Assemblyman Bentley Kassal

Dear Assemblyman Volker: As the rabbis of a most important Orthodox Synagogue in Manhattan, we are naturally quite concerned about any legislation which might affect the ability of our congregants, together with Orthodox Jews throughout the city and state, to observe our Sabbath in the manner prescribed by millennia of Jewish law and tradition. As you are well aware, the Blue Laws have a discriminatory effect on observant Jews. We, therefore, are most anxious for provision to be made by the Assembly to enable religious Jews to pursue their livelihood without harassment.It is for this reason that we respectfully urge you to do all within your power to support the Sabbath bills currently being introduced by our Assemblyman, the Honorable Bentley Kassal, and others.We need not emphasize that we speak not only in our behalf but in the name of our entire congregation.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Leo Jung

Dear Sol: I understand that the question in Albany concerning the Blue Laws has been postponed. May I suggest that you notify me and all other members in New York sufficiently before the bill is again considered in the Senate and the Assembly so that we may conduct a letter-writing campaign in our individual synagogues. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm.