<p>Isaac, your were not sure if your memory has served you well; I think it has and it also has not. </p><p><br></p><p>A) the letter from HaRav Schachter is pretty clear. You have recalled that pretty clearly, and anyone interested can see it if they wish, here [<a href="http://www.realmatza.com/harav-schachter.html">http://www.realmatza.com/harav-schachter.html</a>], thank you also R Micha for publishing your chat with Rav Schachter.</p>
<p><br></p><p>B) In fact, many saw from HaRav Wosners letter that there is no problem with Ashkenasim eating soft Matza. His concern was that "Chadash Assur" aside from all the normal concerns that arise when making Matza, any Matza.</p>
<p>Put simply, Rav Wosner actually saw and had his hands on these Matzas, and yet he made no observation that reflected upon them poorly, other than - they are a break with our tradition.</p><p><br></p><p>Reb Moshe has no hesitation in permitting Nikkur of the hindquarters for Ashkenasim, for a community that has for many years not performed such Nikkur, provided the Menakker is Gd fearing and an Mumche.</p>
<p><br></p><p>The preference expressed by the Rama is not for HARD Matza but for THIN Matza.</p><p>The Matza I produce is not more than 1mm thick, that is significantly less than machine made and hand made Matza.</p>