Judaism teaches that every moment of life is significant and should be preserved. It follows that a quality, healthy life is even more valued. What, then, is the Talmudic approach to risky medical procedures? Does the chance at a better quality life or a longer life expectancy allow one to risk what certain life remains? What risk level is too risky? Explore texts from millennia of Jewish scholarship to enlighten contemporary dilemmas.
This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
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