In this lecture, Rabbi Soloveichik draws upon the history of Jerusalem to discuss its theological significance. In particular, he highlights the nineteenth-century journey to Jerusalem by the Latter-day Saint apostle Orson Hyde, and his dedicatory prayer there.

This speech was given as the 2021 Truman G. Madsen Lecture at Brigham Young University.

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Celebrating and Looking Ahead

Celebrating and Looking Ahead

Reflecting on the last two years of learning and study and looking ahead at Rabbi Soloveichik’s many programs starting later this fall.

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