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)

 

Ethical Pediatric Care (2002) (1:24:32)

Should every effort be made to save a baby even if it will have neurological and cognitive defects, and a poor quality of life? Is abortion ever permitted? Are we ever allowed to take someone off life support? 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. Kathleen E. Powderly (3)