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“… a moral consideration of the utmost importance for us: we must respect individual differences, yet we must coordinate, work together, and act as one.”
Norman Lamm

Norman Lamm

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“Group action -- yes; group thinking -- no”

Norman Lamm

“Mutual commitment to ideals -- yes; the stifling of all dissenting notions -- no.”

Norman Lamm

“This principle of unity of the whole along with respect for individual differences is symbolized … in the Mishkan, the Tabernacle.”

Norman Lamm

“Each of us must have tucked away in some corner of his and her brain a contrarian -- or ipkha mistabra -- compartment whose function it is to seek out views other than those we readily consent to beca...”

Norman Lamm

“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 ...”

Norman Lamm

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Seventy FacesSeventy FacesTorah UmaddaTorah UmaddaThe ShemaThe ShemaTorah LishmahTorah LishmahFaith and DoubtFaith and Doubt
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