Exchange with Tamar Warburg about "The Face of God" and Theodicy (2002)

1. Tamar Warburg to R. Lamm (Apr. 21, 2002)

1. Tamar Warburg to R. Lamm (April 21, 2002)

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Exchange with Nahum Gordon about "The Face of God" (1988)

Perhaps the best & most dynamic illustration of your thesis on the phases of Hester Panim (as set forth in your superb essay “The Face of God…”) can be found in this week’s Torah reading. Rashi’s exposition is particularly pertinent to your further point on the efficacy of prayer in advancing from stages (A) to (B) (“Absolute Hester Panim”) to (C) & (D). Ramban’s emphasis on this points up the rare opportunity granted to us today. How the Jewish community can continue its historic advance from the dramatic existence often tied to the phases of “Absolute Hester Panim.”

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Exchange with Rebecca Kupchik about Request to Use "The Face of God" as Teaching Material (1987)

Dear Dr. Lamm, As an introduction to a unit that I am teaching on Ashkenazic history of the Middle Ages and all of the tragedies that occurred therein, I used your article, “The Face of G-d.” I used the enclosed questions as a didactic tool. I would appreciate your suggestions and comments. Best wishes, Rebecca Kupchik (11th grade Jewish History)

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Letter from Dr. Eckstein about "The Face of God" (1994)

Dear Norman, שליט"א, I am sorry that my comments caused you distress and sleeplessness, but then something very good came of it – your excellent interpretation of your grandfather’s ז"ל's final remark. I believe that you really penetrated to his meaning. What moved me about the remark was his humanism – his religious humanism. I shared his humanistic concern about punishment (in institutional sense) after death, but mine led to an irreligious conclusion whereas his never did. I never doubted his great piety – how could anyone who knew him! – but I feared that some on the right (perhaps just a hint) might besmirch him. Hence I wondered whether you would want it published; but with your clarification, perhaps it should be published. I am indeed very happy that with your clarification. I trust that you never questioned my esteem for his piety and wisdom – which was shared by my father and is still shared by my mother.

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