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
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
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
