BS”D
Yes, Gedalya – Harav Farkash’s son is married to a Blau relative and it is his son who is named Amram. R’Amram Farkash is in either Oregon or Washington IIRC.
Regarding the klipos hatmeiois and kedusha (and I guess what you are getting at is how it applies to yenne medine), I have a response but I need to check it over before I post it as if I don’t check the sources it will be both rambling and inaccurate. Will try to do so by Sunday IY”H B”N.