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.
This speech was probably delivered at a wedding or sheva brachot between 1945 and 1948. Rabbi Rappaport praises the parents of the newlywed couple for giving their children a Jewish education. He c... Show moreThis speech was probably delivered at a wedding or sheva brachot between 1945 and 1948. Rabbi Rappaport praises the parents of the newlywed couple for giving their children a Jewish education. He criticizes American Jews who do not provide their children with a Jewish education, since they believe that this will prevent their children from succeeding in American society. He mentions the concentration camps and stresses the need for a Jewish homeland in Eretz Israel, and concludes with the need for the Messiah. Show less
This speech was probably delivered at a wedding or sheva brachot between 1945 and 1948. Rabbi Rappaport praises the parents of the newlywed couple for giving their children a Jewish education. He c... Show moreThis speech was probably delivered at a wedding or sheva brachot between 1945 and 1948. Rabbi Rappaport praises the parents of the newlywed couple for giving their children a Jewish education. He criticizes American Jews who do not provide their children with a Jewish education, since they believe that this will prevent their children from succeeding in American society. He mentions the concentration camps and stresses the need for a Jewish homeland in Eretz Israel, and concludes with the need for the Messiah. Show less
Rabbi Yosef Blau introduces Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, and the topics of discussion for the dormitory talk. Discussion covers various themes: Orthodox Jews interacting with other Jews and non Jews; uni... Show moreRabbi Yosef Blau introduces Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, and the topics of discussion for the dormitory talk. Discussion covers various themes: Orthodox Jews interacting with other Jews and non Jews; universalism and particularism; responsibilities to general society; challenges of managing time with Talmud Torah and worldly responsibilities; balancing universalistic and nationalistic attitudes in Judaism; Tselem Elokim. Show less
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
Ethical dilemma: Abraham presents his wife, Sarah, as his sister. Ma'aseh avot siman le-banim. The concept of "brit" (circumcision) and entering the covenant. Apparently there were more lectures in... Show moreEthical dilemma: Abraham presents his wife, Sarah, as his sister. Ma'aseh avot siman le-banim. The concept of "brit" (circumcision) and entering the covenant. Apparently there were more lectures in the series which were not recorded. 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
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
Second in a series of three lectures on Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook. The third lecture is not extant. Discussion of three loves, love of God, love of Jewish people, and the love of the land of Israel.... Show moreSecond in a series of three lectures on Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook. The third lecture is not extant. Discussion of three loves, love of God, love of Jewish people, and the love of the land of Israel. These three loves are really one organic unity. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses aspects of Jewish leadership. Discussion of role of educators versus role of community leader, Torah Umada, and Modern Orthodoxy.
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses aspects of Jewish leadership. Discussion of role of educators versus role of community leader, Torah Umada, and Modern Orthodoxy.
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm speaks about Rabbi Joseph Dov Soloveitchik, his approach to life and Judaism, and to women studying Talmud and Torah she-be-al peh.
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm speaks about Rabbi Joseph Dov Soloveitchik, and his approach to life and Judaism, and to women studying Talmud and Torah she-be-al-peh.
