Rabbi Norman Lamm

0 Torah Philosophy

Emes Ve-Emunah · 16 Oct

Illusions play a significant role in both Jewish law and human experience, enhancing the beauty and meaning of life.

0 Holidays Philosophy

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Rabbi Norman Lamm's sermon, originally delivered in 1961 and excerpted in the book 'Festivals of Faith,' explores the theme of clarity amid confusion during Rosh Hashanah.

0 Israel History

This Yom Ha’atzmaut, we need the humility to question Israel’s future

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 13 May

On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Israel following a recent crisis on October 7.

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A Return to Moderation: Rabbi Lamm’s Passionate Plea for Civility

Tzvi Sinensky in Lehrhaus · 11 Aug 2022

Rabbi Norman Lamm, known for his commitment to Torah u-Madda, also emphasized the importance of passionate moderation throughout his career.

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Letters to the Editor: Does Torah u-Madda Answer Today’s Questions?

Letters to the Editor in Lehrhaus · 7 Apr 2022

The debate surrounding Torah u-Madda, the idea that Torah and secular studies can enhance each other, is the topic of a symposium presented by Lehrhaus.

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Torah u-Madda or Torah u-Movies?

Moshe Kurtz in Lehrhaus · 30 Mar 2022

The concept of Torah u-Madda, the integration of Torah and secular studies, has been discussed in the Modern Orthodox community for many years.

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Madda or Hokhmah? Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on the Integration of Torah and General Wisdom

Erica Brown in Lehrhaus · 27 Mar 2022

This text discusses the concept of Torah u-Madda, the integration of Torah (Jewish religious teachings) and Madda (secular knowledge and wisdom), and its relevance in the Modern Orthodox community.

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One Life to Live: Torah u-Madda Today

Sarah Rindner in Lehrhaus · 24 Mar 2022

The symposium explores the idea of Torah u-Madda, the integration of Torah and secular studies in Modern Orthodox Judaism.

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Re-reading Bereishit: A Review of David Fohrman’s New Book

Tammy Jacobowitz in Lehrhaus · 28 Dec 2020

Rabbi David Fohrman's new book, "Genesis: A Parsha Companion," offers a pathway to Tanakh study that puts the text at the center and allows readers to reach powerful, meaningful conclusions about its meaning.

0 Holidays Ethics

Yes, It Is Good to Hate al-Baghdadi

Ari Lamm in Tablet · 30 Oct 2019

A recent U.S. operation successfully eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sparking a debate on the ethics of hating extraordinarily evil individuals.

0 Jewish Law History

Torah U’Madda

Daniel Ross Goodman in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

The text discusses Modern Orthodox Judaism in America, highlighting its diversification and complexity, especially in areas such as dating preferences, religious practices, and ideological debates within the movement.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Rabbi Norman Lamm and His Crusade for the Jewish Home

Zev Eleff in Lehrhaus · 20 Dec 2017

Rabbi Norman Lamm, a prominent Orthodox Jewish leader, emphasized the importance of the Jewish family as a sanctuary and a stronghold of religious tradition in a rapidly changing postwar American culture.

0 Communities Leadership

Creation in a Chaotic Decade: Rabbi Lamm in the 60s

Lawrence A. Kobrin in Lehrhaus · 19 Dec 2017

Rabbi Norman Lamm played a crucial role in revitalizing Orthodox Judaism on the Upper West Side and in New York City in the 1960s.

0 Antisemitism Education

Rabbi Norman Lamm’s Theology of Anti-Racism

Shmuel Lamm in Lehrhaus · 13 Jul 2017

Rabbi Norman Lamm's theology of anti-racism focused on the responsibilities of those with power and freedom in society, particularly in addressing the issue of racism and the Civil Rights Movement.

0 Torah Leadership

New Books from OU Press

Jewish Action · 21 Jun 2016

Rabbi Ari Kahn's "Echoes of Eden: Sefer Devarim Echoes of Sinai" delves into the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, highlighting Moshes' farewell address and reinterpretation of earlier Torah sections, presenting fresh insights and interpretations.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Majesty and Mystery: A Commentary on Megillat Esther and The Ma’ariv Evening Service for Purim

Jewish Action · 1 Feb 2015

Rabbi Norman Lamm's "Majesty and Mystery" is a insightful commentary on Megillat Esther and the Maariv Evening Service for Purim.

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