Interview with Kenvin, founder of the Caucasus Network, which campaigned for Soviet Jews in the Caucasus and Central Asia. Recorded in Delray Beach, FL.
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (aguno)t, in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain lenienci... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (aguno)t, in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain leniencies when dealing with question of agunah: accepting written testimony, testimony of slave, or a witness who heard from witness. In some cases rabbis have power to uproot kiddushin retroactively. Various opinions regarding concept of hazakah in regard to married woman. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (agunot), in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain lenienci... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (agunot), in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain leniencies when dealing with question of agunah: accepting written testimony, testimony of slave, or a witness who heard from witness. In some cases rabbis have power to uproot kiddushin retroactively. Various opinions regarding concept of hazakah in regard to married woman. Show less
The recording begins with Lecture 11. Rabbi Dr. Lamm explains that he will not teach humash today. He will focus on the fifth chapter of the Hilkhot Teshuvah of the Rambam (Maimonides), as part of ... Show moreThe recording begins with Lecture 11. Rabbi Dr. Lamm explains that he will not teach humash today. He will focus on the fifth chapter of the Hilkhot Teshuvah of the Rambam (Maimonides), as part of the discussion of free will and Pharaoh hardening his heart. Lecture 12 begins at 43:01 and continues on the next recording. Show less
This is the end of lecture 12, and the conclusion of the series of lectures on Exodus. Discussion of why Pharaoh is only sending the men, and why Pharaoh will not concede that Hashem, God of the He... Show moreThis is the end of lecture 12, and the conclusion of the series of lectures on Exodus. Discussion of why Pharaoh is only sending the men, and why Pharaoh will not concede that Hashem, God of the Hebrews, is the true God. Discussion of the plague of darkness. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses the birth and naming of Moshe (continued from the previous recording). This is the conclusion of the second lecture in the series.
This recording includes a summary of the initial lecture in the series, and the beginning of the second lecture in a series on the book of Shemot (Shemos) delivered by Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm at the ... Show moreThis recording includes a summary of the initial lecture in the series, and the beginning of the second lecture in a series on the book of Shemot (Shemos) delivered by Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm at the Jewish Center in Manhattan between November 4, 1962 and March 13, 1963. The lectures cover chapters one through eleven in the book of Exodus; the parshiyot of Shemot, Va-Era, and part of Bo. The second lecture in the series, which begins on this recording at 7:55 was delivered on 11/11/1962, and continues with the next file 013_02.wav. The dates and sequence of all the lectures in the series could not be determined with certainty. There are gaps in the recordings and in the series of lectures itself. Lectures 3 and 4 are not extant. In this lecture, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses the midwives and the birth and naming of Moshe. Show less
Discussion of why Moshe was chosen for prophecy and the pattern of protest when a prophet is initially chosen. Discussion of why the Israelites were worthy of redemption from Egypt.
Discussion of why Moshe was chosen for prophecy and the pattern of protest when a prophet is initially chosen. Discussion of why the Israelites were worthy of redemption from Egypt.
