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44:56
How Judaism Approaches Medical Malpractice (1993) (44:56)
What does Judaism say on the subject of medical malpractice? This presentation took place in 1993 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.
Rabbi Herbert Bomzer (2)
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52:53
Mind, Brain and Soul Questions My Students Have Asked Me (1993) (52:53)
Can the mind have multiple instances of consciousness? What’s the connection between Chabad Chassidism and the various parts of the brain? And do spiritual and scientific beliefs contradict each other? 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. Yaakov Brawer (6)
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1:07:55
In Vitro Fertilization and Surrogate Motherhood (1:07:55)
What is the Halachic view of IVF and surrogate motherhood? Is one allowed to undergo such treatments? What is the status of such a child with regards to maternity (in the case of surrogate motherhood)? This presentation took place in 1993 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D
Rabbi Zushe Winner (1)
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35:29
Insights on Euthanasia (1993) (35:29)
What makes life worth living? Is it youth, wealth, family, health, or one's job? Actually it's none of these. The inability to define somethings of value isn’t because its value is lacking, but rather because its value is inherent and beyond definition. This presentation took place in 1993 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine
Rabbi Sholom Ber Wineberg (5)
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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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1:06:05
Human Genome Editing, Paradoxes, and Mind-Body Perspectives (2002) (1:06:05)
Is human genome editing ethical? How do we deal with the ubiquities paradoxes in life and religion? And, can we effect celestial events that determine our fate? 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 Robert Pollack (1)
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52:11
Torah Perspectives on Addiction (52:11)
Many addicts entertain the allusion that they are still in control and therefore don’t have a problem since they can stop whenever they want (they just don’t want to stop now). Only after admitting that the “key” is no longer in their possession can they start the process of trying to recover the lost “key”
Series: Torah Psychology Conference #2
Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein (1)
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17:15
The Jewish Perspective On Malpractice (17:15)
Are doctors being unfairly targeted with malpractice lawsuits? Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman will discuss Jewish law’s perspective on the accountability of doctors as healers in their communities. This lecture took place at the 9th 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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37:16
Whole Psychiatry: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body (37:16)
Dr. Robert Hedaya’s concept of Whole Psychiatry looks at both traditional psychiatry and functional medicine to get a complete view of a patient’s psychological and physical health. This armchair discussion with Dr. Hedaya and Rabbi Shais Taub, a leading authority on Jewish mysticism, will compare and contrast the medical and mystical viewpoints
Dr. Robert Hedaya (1)
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57:03
Medical Utopias of the Future (57:03)
What does Judaism have to say about the elimination of disease, the reversing of aging, and prospects for human immortality? This workshop examines recent medical breakthroughs in genetic engineering, stem cell research, and nanotechnology in the context of classical Jewish sources. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Asher Crispe (45)
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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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1:01:36
Hazardous Medical Procedures (1:01:36)
Oftentimes healers will recommend surgery or other high-risk procedures – with possibly fatal implications – as remedies for various ailments and conditions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:38:45
Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments - Part 3 (1:38:45)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 3 Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments Often, people with rare or incurable illnesses consider untested experimental treatment, gambling that they will be cured
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:47:01
With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled - Part 5 (1:47:01)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 5 With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled The mentally ill have often been viewed in society as possessed by the devil, or otherwise evil
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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6:48
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions (Promo) (6:48)
A new 6-week course from The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Begins the week of October 24, 2010. Register today! For more information, to find a location near you, and to register, please visit www.myJLI.com.
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26:24
Playing G-d: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and the End of Life (26:24)
Who gives life, and who has the right to end it? Debated by theologians and doctors alike, step into the unique halachic process, and learn about the compassion and the struggles a rabbi experiences in his response to life’s most difficult questions.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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36:02
Pesach Preparation: Pesach Products (36:02)
Everyone has a custom of what to eat or abstain from on Pesach, who is right? Of course everyone is right as customs are the way to go. Rabbi Berel Bell speaks of pineapples that our Bubbes didnt eat in Russia and matzah which is the only thing we eat made out ot the 5 grains. He reviews many products that we do eat, and how to ensure a kosher Peach.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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57:39
Breaking Shabbos for a Medical Emergency: When and How? (57:39)
This class was organized by Yagdil Torah in Crown Heights, New York. For more lectures run by Yagdil Torah, check out their website at www.yagdiltorah.org.
Rabbi Shmuel Bluming (11)
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23:45
Dove's sins (23:45)
“Messages” is a weekly TV show featuring ideas & ideals of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. This episode includes a short segment of the Rebbe speaking, followed by a discussion and commentary by Rabbi Moshe Spalter. This episode concludes with a five-minute segment of “The Deed” entitled Medicine 2.
Series: Messages - Season 4
Dr. Michael Chighel (59)