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
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
