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44:42
The Shtisel Conundrum: Reproductive Dilemmas of the Fictional Shtisel Family (44:42)
In this interactive session, we follow the travails of the young couple Ruchami and Chanina from the Netflix series Shtisel (season three), as they navigate the challenges of medicine and assisted reproductive technologies. We will explore the ethics of abortion, contraception, surrogate motherhood, and risking one’s life to have children
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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46:49
Stem Cell Research and Jewish Law (46:49)
Are we merely the sum of our parts? How does Jewish law consider the ethical and legal issues posed by recent developments in biological technology?? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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1:13:21
Making a Murderer (1:13:21)
Why would people admit to crimes they’ve never committed? Do these confessions hold any weight? Join Dr. Steven Drizin for a personal account of fighting this injustice, as documented in the popular Netflix series. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Steven Drizin (5)
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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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1:18:19
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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58:51
Is There a G-d? Who Needs G-d? (58:51)
In the modern era, religion has come under harsh attack. After all, so much extremism, intolerance, fundamentalism and war has been associated with religion. Discover the Jewish approach: Is it unscientific to embrace G-d? Who Even needs G-d? And can there be right and wrong without a G-d? This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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27:24
Situational Leadership (27:24)
What are the key characteristics of a leader? Is it intelligence, charisma, grace, eloquence, or is it something altogether elusive? Dr. Simcha Leibovich uses the biblical description of Moses to explore the components of an effective leader. He presents four styles of leadership based on characters from the Bible and explains the meaning of situational leadership
Dr. Simcha Leibovich (5)
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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)