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
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.
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
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
