Norman Lamm
Norman Lamm
NormanLammis a major American Modern Orthodox rabbi, scholar, author and Jewish communal leader. He was the Chancellor of Yeshiva University until he announced his retirement on July 1, 2013...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEducator
CountryUnited States of America
american-educator begin favor study tradition
However, as I mentioned, the tradition comes down in favor of study for its own sake, even if you begin for self-serving reasons.
biblical study chiefs
In Judaism, there are 613 biblical commandments, and the Talmud says that the chief commandment of all is study.
important study theme
Judaism is an intellectually based religion, and the single most important theme is that of study.
american-educator best continue gain proud school schools three york
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.
mother father tradition
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.
commitment stifling notion
Mutual commitment to ideals - yes; the stifling of all dissenting notions - no.
thinking groups action
Group action - yes; group thinking - no
may needs dogma
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.
law discipline degrees
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.
strong israel average
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.
religious annoyed may
No religious position is loyally served by refusing to consider annoying theories which may well turn out to be facts.
individual-differences unity principles
This principle of unity of the whole along with respect for individual differences is symbolized in the Mishkan, the Tabernacle.
religious differences nuance
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.
school law twins
I was not the midwife of the Law School, but its fraternal twin.