Most Modern Orthodox are religious Zionists. Despite all differences and nuances among us, we consider the founding of the State a historic change. We accept it as something that came from Providence. Norman Lamm acceptchangedifference Change image and share on social
However, the word madda in modern Hebrew specifically means science. Norman Lamm hebrewmaddamean Change image and share on social
Conventional dogmas, even if endowed with the authority of an Aristotle - ancient or modern - must be tested vigorously. If they are found wanting, we need not bother with them. But if they are found to be substantially correct, we may not overlook them. Norman Lamm ancientaristotleauthority share on social
In Judaism, there are 613 biblical commandments, and the Talmud says that the chief commandment of all is study. Norman Lamm biblicalchiefcommandment Change image and share on social
I was not the midwife of the Law School, but its fraternal twin. Norman Lamm fraternallawmidwife Change image and share on social
My mother, whose family was heavily rabbinic, said she wanted me to continue the family tradition in the rabbinate. My father said he wanted me to be a scholar of the Talmud, but he wanted me to make my living in science. Norman Lamm continuefamilyfather share on social
I showed that privacy was an implicit right in Jewish law, probably going back to the second or third century, when it was elaborated on in a legal way. Norman Lamm backcenturyelaborate Change image and share on social
Modern Orthodoxy has a highly positive attitude toward the State of Israel. Our Ultra-Orthodox brethren recognize only the Holy Land, but not the state. Norman Lamm attitudebrotherhighly Change image and share on social
