This letter was sent to a Torah authority whose name was not released.

B”H, 29 Adar II, 5711,
Brooklyn

Greetings and blessings,

I was visited by an elderly and G‑d-fearing Rabbi who fights with self-sacrifice for the sake of Yiddishkeit on behalf of his community. Among his concerns are matters involving kashrus.

At present, a battle has broken out in your community with regard to the salting of meat before three days pass.1

I was shocked to hear that those who differ with the above-mentioned Rabbi support their position and reinforce it on a rumor that you gave clear permission to use frozen meat and, furthermore, stated that the time that meat is refrigerated is not counted in the reckoning [of three days].

The battle against the aforementioned Rabbi is being conducted not only by ordinary people, but by etc., etc.

Knowing the situation as you do, it is superfluous to elaborate on the terrible breach that could arise from this ruse, particularly with regard to kashrus which is given over to women and cooks.2

I am taking the liberty of suggesting that you publicize a denial of that rumor in a way that is appropriate to the norms of this country.3 I will be grateful to you if you could notify me of the steps that you took in this regard.

With respect and with the blessing that your rule over your kingdom be extended, for “Who are our kings? Our Rabbis.”4 May your strength in our holy Torah be increased.