This is a section from a 1944 letter written by rabbi Bernard J. Bamberger to his congregant, Allen Bernstein. The letter reveals that Bernstein was discharged from the United States Army for his homosexual identity. A closer reading of the letter reveals Bamberger’s tone expresses genuine concern for Bernstein’s well-being while also showing a personal battle with his developing ideas concerning homosexual relationships through his friendship with Bernstein.