Quote by Norman Lamm

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.

My mother, whose family was heavily rabbinic, said she wante

Summary

This quote reflects the conflicting expectations and desires of the narrator's parents regarding their career path. The mother wishes for them to follow the family tradition and become a rabbi, whereas the father values the pursuit of knowledge in the Talmud but believes that they should establish a career in science. This passage highlights the internal struggle faced by the narrator, pulled between two different paths and possibly torn between the desire to honor their family heritage and pursuing their academic passion.

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