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55:58
If Maimonides Were Alive Today: The Rambam on Contemporary Jewish Medical Ethics (55:58)
What would Maimonides say about some of today’s most complex medical dilemmas? Analyzing Maimonides’ timeless writings we explore what his approach might be to areas including preventative medicine, the separation of Siamese twins, stem cell research, plastic surgery and Covid-19. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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48:46
A Light Unto the Nations (48:46)
Many of our social and professional conventions are now in flux. Where to turn? The wise ways of our forebears is a beacon illuminating a new path beyond many of the assumptions of modern life. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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39:39
Medical Ethics Roundtable (39:39)
As a patient or caretaker, have you ever encountered Jewish medical ethics questions for which you did not have the answers? To find the answers you need, ask a panel of rabbis and doctors. This sesssion was featured at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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1:18:19
End of Life Issues (2002) (1:18:19)
What is a doctor’s obligation for a patient who is dying? What procedure may or may not be administered? Does a patient who’s brain dead require medical care? Also, discover the benefits of appointing a healthcare proxy, and join Dr. Powderly in her experience as a member of multiple Ethics Committees
Dr. Kathleen E. Powderly (3)
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59:33
Medical Crossfire! (2016) (59:33)
The panelists will answer questions and address medically related ethical quandaries submitted by participants. No question is too basic or too complex. To see our other "Crossfire!" videos, click here. This panel was featured at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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44:34
A Clergyman's Perspective on the Toughest Medical Quandaries (44:34)
Every day, rabbis are asked to make halachic decisions in all areas of daily life. What goes through a rabbi’s mind when heart-stopping life and death decisions are at stake? One of Montreal’s most respected Jewish legal expert reviews real-life quandaries posed by members of his community and how he was able to guide them through the most difficult decisions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)