On a recent visit to New York City, with his granddaughter Charlotte and wife Laurel, to see two Broadway shows, Claude visited Rodeph Sholom Synagogue and gifted them his book From Darkness into Light. Barb Zankin, the executive director wrote him this note:
“I wanted to say a big thank you for providing us a copy of your absolutely beautiful book. I hope that you and your family enjoyed seeing the Ner Tamid you designed when you visited our beautiful sanctuary. I am so sorry that I was not able to meet you, as I was on vacation.
 
After speaking with our clergy, your book has now been added to our rabbinic library. I am sure it will be a source of pleasure for many in years to come.
 
Thank you so much and Shabbat Shalom”