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In Judaism, there are 613 biblical commandments, and the Talmud says that the chief commandment of all is study.

Norman Lamm

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Norman (Nachum) Lamm (born December 19, 1927) is an American Modern Orthodox rabbi, scholar and Jewish communal leader. He is presently the Chancellor of Yeshiva University.

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

No religious position is loyally served by refusing to consider annoying theories which may well turn out to be facts.

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.

In Judaism, there are 613 biblical commandments, and the Talmud says that the chief commandment of all is study. - Norman Lamm

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