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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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52:32
Ethics of Practice Guidelines (1997) (52:32)
What are the practiced guidlines for doctors to abide by, and where do they come from? This presentation took place in 1997 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D. who is the director of the conference. This presentation discusses complex medical issues
Dr. Lawrence Resnick (1)
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1:02:05
Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die (1:02:05)
At the dawn of his career, a doctor takes on the most important pledge of his life—to protect human life as much as possible. But what happens when that day comes and he or she has only enough medication for one patient? What is the Jewish approach to such excruciating questions? This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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51:59
Medical Crossfire! (2017) (51:59)
Your questions, three panelists, and 60 seconds to give an answer. This fast-paced session features pressing questions on Jewish medical ethics. This panel was featured at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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43:50
Self-Driving Cars and the Trolley Problem (43:50)
With driverless cars now available, the old trolley problem makes a comeback with a modern conundrum. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Shmuel Reichman (71)
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1:19:31
The Doctor Patient Relationship (1999) (1:19:31)
Rabbi Dr. Twerski will discuss the personal touch that the relationship between a doctor and their patient had years ago versus how it is today. He will also discuss what medical information one may discloss for the purposes of Shiduchim. This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski (16)
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52:14
The Difference Between Jewish and Secular Medical Ethics (1999) (52:14)
This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place in 1999 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D. who is the director of the conference
Dr. John C. LaRosa (1)
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1:13:52
Care of the Terminally Ill (1992) (1:13:52)
Is euthinasia permitted in any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place in 1992 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D
Rabbi Dr. Abraham S. Abraham (1)
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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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55:26
Kidneys For Sale: Rationing Renal Therapy (1996) (55:26)
Is it fair for the rich to have the most access to organ transplants? What if a treatment is too expensive, not covered by insureances, or dictated to be done a certain way by the insurance? Should a CEO make a higher salery if his medical insurance isn't making money? And is the dialisys machine allowed to be removed under any circumstances? 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. Eli Friedman (2)
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1:04:02
Genetic Engineering: Screening for Breast Cancer (1996) (1:04:02)
Should one undergo genetic testing to detect if they have a cancer gene? Perhaps it’s better not to know since not much can be done? This is a big ethical dilemma with reasons on both sides of the argument. 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. Harvey Stern (1)
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1:07:40
Medical Student Forum (1999) (1:07:40)
Proffesor Avraham Steinberg gives answers to various questions from medical students, from violating the Shabbat for the sake of one's life, to paitient confidentiality issues, and more. This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Professor Avraham Steinberg (7)
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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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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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55:23
Good-bye Ebola, Hello Zika: Jewish Legal Ramifications (55:23)
Last year, the Zika virus was virtually unknown to most of the world. Today, it is a major global health concern, threatening the cancellation of the Olympics
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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44:46
Transplantation Issues: Who Should Be the Recipient? (2005) (44:46)
Are we obligated to provide organ transplants for people who don't have that much longer to live? Is taking an organ from a child allowed? And should there be a market for organs? 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. Amy L. Friedman (1)
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1:11:37
Medical Ethics: Student Open Forum (2005) (1:11:37)
This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine on May 15th 2005, at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D
Dr. Velvl Greene (2)
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1:29:48
End of Life Issues (2005) (1:29:48)
Can someone who is suffering be taken off life support under any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine on May 15th 2005, at the Hilton Hotel in New York City
Dr. Kathleen E. Powderly (3)
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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)
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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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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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56:10
Rolling the Dice: A Talmudic Approach to Medical Risks (56:10)
Judaism teaches that every moment of life is significant and should be preserved. It follows that a quality, healthy life is even more valued
Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman (18)
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46:57
Brain Death and Organ Transplants (46:57)
To save a life is one of the greatest mitzvot that one can perform. At the same time, however, it is axiomatic that we cannot save a life by ending another. The time of death, then, becomes a subject of utmost importance
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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53:09
Medical Crossfire! (2015) (53:09)
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 took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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54:56
Stem Cell Research and Cloning in Jewish Law (54:56)
Bio-technologies, like embryonic stem cell research and cloning, offer new, exciting possibilities for curing the toughest medical conditions. They also raise serious ethical questions
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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40:20
Final Moments: End-of-Life Decisions and Jewish Law (40:20)
The value of life is immeasurable, but is the same true for its increments? Are the medical advances some see as life-supporting in fact simply death-prolonging? This session discusses important end-of-life decisions many families face today, and offers the Jewish perspectives on dying with dignity. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Tzvi Flaum (4)
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57:49
Whose Life Is It, Anyway? (57:49)
In 1979, conjoined twins were born to a Jewish family in the United States. The drama that followed shocked doctors, challenged the leading halachic minds of the time and ultimately involved the Supreme Court. This talk will give a fascinating insight into Judaism’s approach to some of the hot topics of modern-day moral dilemmas
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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39:01
Organ Donation and Respecting the Deceased (39:01)
Dr. Daniel Eisenberg (5)
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1:02:53
”Untouchable”: May One Use Data from Nazi Experimentation? (1:02:53)
How do our inner desires affect the outcome of decisions? Rabbi Berel Bell discusses the opinions of secular and Torah authorities on the use of data acquired with torture. He presents sources in the Talmud and commentaries that deal with similar issues in order to reach a decision about the use of Nazi data. Rabbi Bell makes his topic interesting and relevant.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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45:05
The Ethics of Genetic Screening (45:05)
Are we playing G-d by doing genetic screening? Dr. Daniel Eisenberg gives a simple description of what a carrier is, and then clarifies the ramifications of being a carrier of a recessive gene. He delves into the opinions of Torah sages on how to deal with this thorny topic. This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat
Dr. Daniel Eisenberg (5)
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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)
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1:00:11
Live and Let Die: Euthanasia (1:00:11)
A fascinating discussion of the Jewish view of assisted suicide.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:05:28
Organ Donation (1:05:28)
Who decides the moment of death, how is it determined, and how does this determination affect us all? Rabbi Berel Bell, an expert on medical issues in Jewish law, gives a history of the determination of what is death and what is life
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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42:13
Jewish Terminology (42:13)
Rabbi Yossi Chazan (5)
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6:07
Organ Donation Q & A (6:07)