Saul Lieberman (1898-1983), the preeminent Talmudic scholar of his generation, defied simple denominational categorization throughout his tenure at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS). While his Orthodox contemporaries questioned his decision to teach at a Conservative institution, and Conservative colleagues claimed him as their own, archival evidence reveals a more nuanced reality. Through examination of letters from Orthodox rabbis, institutional records, and Lieberman's personal correspondence, three critical aspects emerge: JTS's Orthodox character from 1940-late 1950s, including separate seating and traditional prayer books; Lieberman's multifaceted motivations for joining JTS; and his explicit rejection of denominational labels. The decision to teach at JTS stemmed from six factors: economic necessity, desire to influence students toward traditional Judaism, JTS's scholarly preeminence, access to its superior Jewish library, relationships with Louis Ginzberg and Louis Finkelstein, and unique scholarly opportunities. Most significantly, Lieberman eschewed both "Orthodox" and "Conservative" designations, maintaining that he simply taught "Torah to the Jewish people." His approach ultimately transcended sectarian boundaries, prioritizing scholarly substance and halakhic integrity over institutional affiliation—embodying his philosophy that content matters more than labels.