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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
