Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm states that this lecture on tolerance is intended to be non-political. He discusses research on sources in Judaism on references to tolerance, democracy, ethics of dissent, th... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm states that this lecture on tolerance is intended to be non-political. He discusses research on sources in Judaism on references to tolerance, democracy, ethics of dissent, the opinion of the Netziv (Rabbi Naphtali Zevi Judah Berlin); the murder of Yitzhak Rabin; relations between religious and secular Jews, among other topics. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm states that this lecture on tolerance is intended to be non-political. He discusses research on sources in Judaism on references to tolerance, democracy, ethics of dissent, th... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm states that this lecture on tolerance is intended to be non-political. He discusses research on sources in Judaism on references to tolerance, democracy, ethics of dissent, the opinion of the Netziv (Rabbi Naphtali Zevi Judah Berlin); the murder of Yitzhak Rabin; relations between religious and secular Jews, among other topics. Show less
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.
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 discusses tekhelet; its origins and history, its biology and chemistry, and halakhic issues. He discusses the cuttlefish theory of the Radziner Rebbe, Gershon Ḥanokh Henikh L... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses tekhelet; its origins and history, its biology and chemistry, and halakhic issues. He discusses the cuttlefish theory of the Radziner Rebbe, Gershon Ḥanokh Henikh Leiner. 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
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
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
