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
Group interview with Hinda & Howard Cantor and Sandy (Sandra) Cantor [no relation], leaders of South Florida Conference on Soviet Jewry. Recorded in Miami, 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
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
Lecture given on the occasion of the State of Israel's 25th anniversary. Discussion of the theology and politics of redemption. Various views on the nature of the State of Israel, including the rol... Show moreLecture given on the occasion of the State of Israel's 25th anniversary. Discussion of the theology and politics of redemption. Various views on the nature of the State of Israel, including the role of the Messiah and Messianism, religious Zionism, Neture Karta, נטורי קרתא, or, The "Jewish History of the Future." Show less
