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1:05:48
Assisted Reproductive Technology (2002) (1:05:48)
When IVF is used to create a pregnancy, who is the real mother? How do we ensure that the donated sperm doesn’t get mixed up with someone else’s? And is donating sperm always permitted, or does it violate the prohibition of “Motzei Zera L’Vatalah”? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Dr. Susan Lobel (2)
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1:13:05
Cloning Issues (1999) (1:13:05)
What are the ethical problems with human cloning? Is a cloned person unique or just a copy of someone else? Is it even considered a human being? May we use cloning to enhance a person’s physical capabilities? Are we “playing God” by doing gene therapy? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Dr. Miriam H. Feuerman (2)
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55:28
Harvesting Organs from Clones (55:28)
Using the bestseller, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishigura, as a catalyst for discussion, this session will address issues including the permissibility of cloning, the legal status of a clone, and the legal ramifications of sacrificing one person to save another. It is not required to read the book for this session. This lecture took place at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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1:11:20
Fertility and Medicine in Halacha (1:11:20)
Rabbi Gideon Weitzman (1)
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54:52
Genetics and the Jewish Family (54:52)
Of all the medical advances in the 21st century few have impacted the Jewish community more than the field of genetics. From adult carrier testing to fetal testing, to the incorporation of DNA testing into Jewish law, to pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, this session will explore the modern world of genetics from a Jewish perspective.
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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33:38
Brain Transplants: Are You What You Think? (33:38)
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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11:22
Human Cloning (11:22)
Is cloning playing G-d? Who is the father and mother, brother and sister? Professor Avraham Steinberg is well versed in cloning, the duplicating of a person, animal, or body part. What are the ethical, moral and religious ramifications of cloning?.
Professor Avraham Steinberg (7)