Dear Mrs. Saretsky: Enclosed is the message for the Manhattan Hebrew High School children to be read at the Purim Seudah. A copy is being sent to Mrs. Fannie Kreinen. I would appreciate it very much either you or she will read my message to the children on Sunday. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm. My dear friends: I regret most sincerely my inability to attend with you the delightful pre-Purim Seudah sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association of the Manhattan Hebrew High School. Only a very important previous engagement – the wedding of an old and dear friend – keeps me from being with you at the present time.Purim is the time of "mishteh ve'simchah,” of feasting and happiness. I hope you enjoy your feasting. And I sincerely pray that all of us prove worthy of G-d's gift of "simchah," of happiness, together with our families.This holiday, which celebrates the Jewish triumph over anti-Semitism, is expressed also in the act of Reading of the Megillah, which is essentially the study of Torah. It is that idea which unites us – the study of Torah. It is our answer to the anti-Semites of all ages. Together let us determine to continue to build up our own spiritual resources through education, learning, studying.I hope wo shall have many more such festive occasions together for many years to come, and that the P.T.A., together with the school itself, will continue to flourish and grow.Rabbi Norman Lamm

Dear Joshua: Thank you for your inquiry concerning my availability for a lecture on "India, Jews and Judaism." My fee is $100.00 plus expenses. If you are interested, please consult with me via telephone concerning a date. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

Dear Rabbi Riskin: It would have been a great pleasure for Mrs. Lamm and myself to attend the first Inaugural Dinner of the Lincoln Square Synagogue this coming Sunday night. However, unfortunately; the invitation arrived too late for me to be able to make the proper arrangement. Several months ago I already committed myself for a lecture out of town on January 29th.I hope, therefore, that you and Mrs. Riskin, and all your congregation, will forgive our absence and accept our best wishes and warmest regards from afar.As an admiring colleague and neighbor, I wish you God speed in all your marvelous endeavors to build, in our neighborhood, a true "makom kadosh" which will reflect glory on the sacred cause that unites us.Sincerely yours,Rabbi Norman LammRNL/fz

Dear Rabbi Lamm: I am in receipt of your letter, which I read very carefully. You say that I should let you know whether I agree or disagree with your statements in it. I agree with some of your remarks, and disagree with others. You say that "Now, in this day and age, the Jewish people have not united or helped each other". I believe that the Jews of this day and age, are no different than Jews of all times, they may not be united, but they surely help each other. About changing views on Judaism, that is one thing I do not want to get into. About two Jews, one orthodox, the other reform, when in danger, I agree with you that they will surely help each other, to defend themselves. I will end my note with the same words as you do yours. "The Jewish people can unite, and so we can all become more religious by obeying the laws of Ashem. Amen. Best wishes and regards, Leo Gartenberg

לכבוד ידידי הנעלה הרה״ג מוהר״י עמיטל שליט״א שלומו ישגא, יכולני להבין כמה נתאכזב מעכ״ת מתוצאות הבחירות אחרי כל העבודה הקשה שהשקיע במאמציו לטובת ״מימד,״ אבל הנני כותב לעודדו שאל יפול רוחו ח״ו ואל יתחרט על יוזמתו, ואדרבה – ישמח שנעתר לדרישת השעה ברוח בקשת האמת והתמסרות לתורה ולעם. ואף אם נכשל בבחירות, הלא הבוחר בתורה ובוחר בציון יודע את הכוונות הטהורות והנכונות הצפונות במטמני לבו של מר, ואין האמת מתבטלת ברוב, ואדרבה האמת יורה דרכו ועוד יבואו רבים ושלמים להשכים על פתחו לחדש מאמציו בכושר הנהגתו וצדקת רעיונותיו. עצם השתדלותו ליצור תנועה שתבטא את המושג של התמסרות לתורה ולא״י בלי קנאות, בשאיפה לשלום בין־לאומי ושלום בפנים, בלי כפייה ובלי ביטול הדדי – עצם הדבר הזה היה והווה קידוש השם, ובמקום שיש חילול השם אין חולקין כבוד, לא לרב ולא לרוב. בכבוד רב וביקרות אמת, נחום לאם.

I am responding to your request for halakhic guidance as to your responsibility, as Rav of your community, in the dispute between the brothers. I carefully evaluated the information presented to me, both verbal and written, by the legal advisors of both brothers, and have consulted with my distinguished colleague, Rabbi Moshe D. Tendler. It is my halakhic opinion that [redacted] has violated Torah law – first, by choosing to pursue his actions against his brother in a secular court even after being presented with the option of appearing before a Beth Din, and second, by enjoining [redacted] from proceeding with the Beth Din. Your responsibility is clearly outlined in our code of laws. You must institute social sanctions against [redacted] – which should include withholding all congregational honors from him until he will write a letter of apology asking forgiveness for violating the Halakha. Your community, as represented by the Board, should be made aware of this letter of apology. It is my fervent prayer that this action will initiate a healing process in your community that will encompass both brothers as well.