In spite of the pangs of travail, the longing for motherhood remains the most powerful instinct in woman.

Not indolence but congenial work is man's Divinely allotted portion.

Life is a frail and transitory thing, but it has been given a higher purpose and dignity through the revelation of God's Teaching to Israel, and the resulting dedication of an entire people to God's service.

Sabbath rest is more than mere abstention from physical work; and, therefore, must include worship and Scripture-reading.

Divine punishment is at once followed by Divine pity.

Man's most sacred privilege is freedom of will, the ability to obey or disobey his Maker.

Judaism stands or falls with its belief in the historic actuality of the revelation at Sinai.