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
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
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
Discussion of the kabbalistic approach to the Garden of Eden, Judaism's approach to knowledge, Torah punishments; teshuvah; the nature of the relationship between man and woman; decisions and their... Show moreDiscussion of the kabbalistic approach to the Garden of Eden, Judaism's approach to knowledge, Torah punishments; teshuvah; the nature of the relationship between man and woman; decisions and their consequences and free will. 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. Norman Lamm discusses aspects of Jewish leadership. Discussion of role of educators versus role of community leader, Torah Umada, and Modern Orthodoxy.
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
