At Cardozo, study of law is part of a larger culture. You can get a law degree and make a good living, but it is best that you do that having studied the discipline for its own inherent merit, because you love studying. Norman Lamm cardozoculturedegree 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
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
Most students have thoughts about emigrating to Israel. A significant number go on aliyah. We are proud of our Israel programs, which come at a considerable cost to the university. Norman Lamm aliyahconsiderablecost Change image and share on social
I was critical of the Israeli government, however, for not being prepared for the move. One does not uproot thousands of people without planning in advance what will be done with them. This was a political and human error in which the government functioned poorly. Norman Lamm advancecriticalerror 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