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
Maimonides taught that it is better that 10 criminals go free than let one innocent man be executed. The Innocence Project represents that point of view. Norman Lamm criminalexecutefree 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 think our vision heretofore has been and should continue to be to have Cardozo be the kind of law school that we can be proud of. I would like to see it gain recognition as one of the three best law schools in New York City. Norman Lamm cardozocitycontinue share on social
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
Judaism is an intellectually based religion, and the single most important theme is that of study. Norman Lamm baseimportantintellectually 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
As far as YU faculty and students are concerned, the love for Israel is very strong. Probably about three thousand of our graduates have settled in Israel. On average, every year 650 male and female students study in Israel for a minimum of one year. Norman Lamm averageconcernfaculty share on social
Not all Modern Orthodox Jews, at the present juncture, identify with what the Israeli government does. In Israel many religious Zionists strongly oppose the government because of the disengagement. Norman Lamm disengagementgovernmentidentify Change image and share on social
