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

Conventional dogmas, even if endowed with the authority of an Aristotle - ancient or modern - must be tested vigorously. If they are found wanting, we need not bother with them. But if they are found to be substantially correct, we may not overlook them.

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.

This principle of unity of the whole along with respect for individual differences is symbolized in the Mishkan, the Tabernacle.

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

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

To appeal to contemporary man to revert, in this twentieth century, to a pagan-like nature worship in order to restrain technology from further encroachment and devastation of the resources of nature, is a piece of atavistic nonsense.