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

However, the word madda in modern Hebrew specifically means science.

Most students have thoughts about emigrating to Israel. A significant number go on aliyah. We are proud of our Israel programs, which come at a considerable cost to the university.

Maimonides taught that it is better that 10 criminals go free than let one innocent man be executed. The Innocence Project represents that point of view.

Most Modern Orthodox are religious Zionists. Despite all differences and nuances among us, we consider the founding of the State a historic change. We accept it as something that came from Providence.

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

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