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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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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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1:04:34
Gender Selection Through IVF (2005) (1:04:34)
There are three basic reasons for gender selection when conducting In Vitro Fertilization. In this video, we analyze the different methodologies involved. The Halachic and ethical ramifications of IVF and gender selection - as well as the definition of the Torah commandment to "Be fruitful and multiply" - are addressed, citing sources from the Talmud and Jewish law
Dr. Adena K. Berkowitz (1)
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59:03
Top Bioethics Questions of 2016 (59:03)
This session will address the Jewish legal ramifications of the extraordinary advances and news items in medicine during the past year. Topics will include animal rights, gene editing, advances in organ transplantation, reproductive organ and genital transplants, and advances in epigenetic research. This lecture took place at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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52:46
How Advances in Medicine Affect the Performance of a Mitzvah (52:46)
The Redemption of the Firstborn traces its origin to the times of the Torah, and this important mitzvah remains faithfully observed to this day. With advances in medicine in the 21st century, a number of new questions have arisen as to how to apply and properly observe this mitzvah
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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8:06
What is the definition of Maternity in the 21st Century (8:06)
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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59:26
Why We Need Jewish Medical Ethics (59:26)
Can’t we police ourselves? If our intentions are good, isn’t it enough to do what we think is best when faced with a difficult decision? What do Jewish ethical guidelines add to the discussion, and what if we don’t agree?.
Dr. Daniel Eisenberg (5)