What really happened in Eish Kodesh

I have known Rabbi Chaim Richman for more than 40 years from our days living at opposite ends of Massachusetts and being involved in the same youth group. This email from him was forwarded to me by two mutual friends (Bernie K and Iva K), and with Rabbi Richman's permission, I am posting it in its entirety.

From: Chaim Richman
Date: Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 3:08 PM
Subject: The Truth About What