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 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
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
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
Second in a series of lectures on Jerusalem. The first lecture is not extant. Discussion of a reunited Jerusalem in halacha (Jewish law) and Jewish philosophy, and discussion of different opinions ... Show moreSecond in a series of lectures on Jerusalem. The first lecture is not extant. Discussion of a reunited Jerusalem in halacha (Jewish law) and Jewish philosophy, and discussion of different opinions regarding rebuilding the Temple, the Bet Ha-Mikdash, and reinstituting korbanot (sacrifices = קרבן, קרבנות). Different halachic opinions regarding going to the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit = הר הבית) and a brief history of Jewish access to the Temple Mount. Discussion of holiness (kedushah = קדושה), particularly holiness of place and holiness of time (קדושת הזמן, קדושת המקום). Show less
Second in a series of lectures on Jerusalem. The first lecture is not extant. Discussion of a reunited Jerusalem in halacha (Jewish law) and Jewish philosophy, and discussion of different opinions ... Show moreSecond in a series of lectures on Jerusalem. The first lecture is not extant. Discussion of a reunited Jerusalem in halacha (Jewish law) and Jewish philosophy, and discussion of different opinions regarding rebuilding the Temple, the Bet Ha-Mikdash, and reinstituting korbanot (sacrifices = קרבן, קרבנות). Different halachic opinions regarding going to the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit = הר הבית) and a brief history of Jewish access to the Temple Mount. Discussion of holiness (kedushah = קדושה), particularly holiness of place and holiness of time (קדושת הזמן, קדושת המקום). Show less
Dormitory talk continued. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm speaks about a moral halakhic system; relations between Orthodox and other Jews; assimilation in the United States and Israel and the differences bet... Show moreDormitory talk continued. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm speaks about a moral halakhic system; relations between Orthodox and other Jews; assimilation in the United States and Israel and the differences between them. Show less
Yeshiva University's approach to synthesis is compared to R. Abraham Isaac Kook's and R. Samson Raphael Hirsch's philosophies. Synthesis is defined by comparing these philosophies. Speech may have ... Show moreYeshiva University's approach to synthesis is compared to R. Abraham Isaac Kook's and R. Samson Raphael Hirsch's philosophies. Synthesis is defined by comparing these philosophies. Speech may have been delivered at a Rabbinic Alumni convention. Show less
