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.
Discussion of the question of free will, using the example of Pharaoh and the plagues, the nature of prophecy, and Moshe's journey with his family from Midian to Egypt, and the character of Tsipora... Show moreDiscussion of the question of free will, using the example of Pharaoh and the plagues, the nature of prophecy, and Moshe's journey with his family from Midian to Egypt, and the character of Tsiporah. Chapter 4, verses 20-25. Also includes discussion of the concept of reward and punishment (sakhar va-onesh). Note that the dates and numbers of these lectures are not certain. The second lecture on the tape starts at 56:18. Show less
The name and concept of God and God's relationship with the Children of Israel and why they merit redemption from Egypt. A new lecture starts at 58:18 and discusses free will using the example of P... Show moreThe name and concept of God and God's relationship with the Children of Israel and why they merit redemption from Egypt. A new lecture starts at 58:18 and discusses free will using the example of Pharaoh and the plagues, and the concept of sin in Judaism. Note that the dates and numbers of these lectures are not certain. Show less
The second lecture in a series on Genesis, delivered on Thursday nights at the Jewish Center in 1960 and 1961. The first lecture and the twelfth lecture are not extant. Apparently there were additi... Show moreThe second lecture in a series on Genesis, delivered on Thursday nights at the Jewish Center in 1960 and 1961. The first lecture and the twelfth lecture are not extant. Apparently there were additional lectures after lecture 15, but they were not recorded. The initial lecture is a discussion of the first day of creation. Show less
Discussion of the nature of God and immanence and transcendence, the nature of holiness, based partly on examples in Parshat Kedoshim, the concept of imitatio dei, naturalist versus personalist poi... Show moreDiscussion of the nature of God and immanence and transcendence, the nature of holiness, based partly on examples in Parshat Kedoshim, the concept of imitatio dei, naturalist versus personalist points of view on man; yetser tov versus yetser hara (good inclination versus evil inclination), the Torah's philosophy of universal man. Show less
Continuation of discussion of the first day of creation, understanding the image of God; what is the meaning of a day in the Torah, discussion of geology versus the Torah's concept of creation, dis... Show moreContinuation of discussion of the first day of creation, understanding the image of God; what is the meaning of a day in the Torah, discussion of geology versus the Torah's concept of creation, discussion of evolution, creation of man. 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.
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.
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
