Dormitory talk continued. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm speaks about a moral halakhic system; relations between Orthodox and other Jews; assimilation in the United States and Israel and the differences bet... Show moreDormitory talk continued. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm speaks about a moral halakhic system; relations between Orthodox and other Jews; assimilation in the United States and Israel and the differences between them. Show less
Yeshiva University's approach to synthesis is compared to R. Abraham Isaac Kook's and R. Samson Raphael Hirsch's philosophies. Synthesis is defined by comparing these philosophies. Speech may have ... Show moreYeshiva University's approach to synthesis is compared to R. Abraham Isaac Kook's and R. Samson Raphael Hirsch's philosophies. Synthesis is defined by comparing these philosophies. Speech may have been delivered at a Rabbinic Alumni convention. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses admonition and rebuke in Jewish law. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses hokhe'ah tokhiah. The concept of rebuke applies now, despite some opinions to the contrary. Rebu... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses admonition and rebuke in Jewish law. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses hokhe'ah tokhiah. The concept of rebuke applies now, despite some opinions to the contrary. Rebuke must be tailored to the community, the person, and the circumstances. Show less
Parshat Lekh Lekha. The beginning of the Age of the Patriarchs. Discussion of concept of ma'aseh avot siman le-banim, the deeds of the patriarchs are a sign, or pattern, for their descendants. The ... Show moreParshat Lekh Lekha. The beginning of the Age of the Patriarchs. Discussion of concept of ma'aseh avot siman le-banim, the deeds of the patriarchs are a sign, or pattern, for their descendants. The presence of God in history. This is the thirteenth lecture in the series; lecture 12 is not extant. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Lamm says the title of this lecture should be "Paradise Lost." Lecture begins with Genesis, Chapter 4, immediately after Adam and Eve were taken out of Gan Eden (Garden of Eden) /Paradise... Show moreRabbi Dr. Lamm says the title of this lecture should be "Paradise Lost." Lecture begins with Genesis, Chapter 4, immediately after Adam and Eve were taken out of Gan Eden (Garden of Eden) /Paradise; story of Cain and Abel and Cain's punishment; korbanos (korbanot, sacrifices); sincerity of intention, discussion of punishment and capital punishment. Show less
