Jewish Physicians Network

In this lecture, Rabbi Yossi Cohen explores the relationship between the Rabbi, doctor, and patient when making decisions about a patient's health in Jewish law. We examine the different factors that impact this relationship, including the patient's autonomy, the doctor's expertise, and the Jewish laws that guide medical decision-making. Through this discussion, we gain insight into th...

In this thought-provoking talk, "Attitudes-Controversies in Organ Donation: Secular and Halachic Perspectives," Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman delves into the ethical and moral issues surrounding organ donation from both secular and Halachic viewpoints. Join us as we explore the various attitudes toward organ donation and the controversies that arise. We touch on the ethical principles of aut...

Each episode of this podcast goes through one chapter of our written work on "A Clinician's Guide to Halachik Best Practice." Each audio episode, as in each chapter in this guide, recognizes a common halachic problem that routinely arises, gives the requisite background, and proposes solutions with practical guidance.   The halachik rulings and opinions discussed herein were adapted from...

Each episode of this podcast goes through one chapter of our written work on "A Clinician's Guide to Halachik Best Practice." Each audio episode, as in each chapter in this guide, recognizes a common halachic problem that routinely arises, gives the requisite background, and proposes solutions with practical guidance. The halachik rulings and opinions discussed herein were adapted from the writing...

An in-depth review of the sources and conclusions from the medical chabura project pamphlet  #5 Titled: Kidney Donation by Adolescents   PPT presentation   https://1drv.ms/p/s! AsTVzY0P2vJvgSDDB6NEVQFLwYtN  For More about Jewish Physician Network  https://www.jewishphysiciansnetwork.com/  For all chabura-related content and to receive curated medical ethics packets an...

Rabbi Willig is the Rabbi Dr. Sol Roth Professor of Talmud and Contemporary Halachah at YU's RIETS program. He has been a Rosh Yeshiva at the Mazer School of Talmudic Studies since 1973 and a Rosh Kollel at RIETS. In this recording, Rabbi Willig sat down with us to discuss the best way to deal with shailos that routinely come up for medical students and residents as they transition to the hospital...

World-renown posek Rav Asher Weiss gives Halachik and ethical guidance on the role of a Frum physician in end-of-life care to the Jewish Physicians Network. Topics covered - Approaching discussions with families regarding removing ventilator support. - How to proceed when terminal extubation is requested - MOLST or POLST forms not congruent with Jewish values -How do we look at Physician-assisted...

An in-depth review of the sources and conclusions from the medical chabura project pamphlet  #2 Titled: Saving Somebody from Attempted Suicide.   PPT presentation   https://1drv.ms/p/s! AsTVzY0P2vJvgRo4cq4KN6wecs-L  For More about Jewish Physician Network   https://www.jewishphysiciansnetwork.com/ For all chabura related content and to receive curated medical ethics p...

Rabbi Dr. Apfel is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist at Columbia University medical center and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Shvilei Chayim. In this recording, we begin to address the details of practicing medicine on Shabbos in a hospital setting.

We previously discussed treating in-patients who tend to have largely life-threatening illnesses on Shabbos, now we diverge to discuss the halachic recommendations associated with patients who are not critically ill but are still in severe pain.   PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...

We explore the permissibility of Shabbos violation in the prophylaxis and treatment of critically ill patients in Halacha.   PowerPoint:   https://docs.google.com/presentation/...

An overview of the Halachik literature and recommendations pertaining to students entering the anatomy lab.   PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...

A candid conversation with Rabbi Willig regarding weighing one's options when applying to both shabbos accommodating and non-shabbos accommodating residencies. Rabbi Willig is the Rosh yeshivah and Rosh Kollel at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and a world-renowned "posek" and expert in matters of medical halacha.   We recommend listening to our previous recording t...

We explore the rabbinic literature relating to applying and accepting a non-shomer shabbos residency.  PowerPoint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8BVBDTw36xdH5AnNwRrmD-GBnMPJ8Sb/view?usp=sharing  Summary Page:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XgNA9dLoxW5xdvguDA4IlQwdtmoX1DZzOSZu40I2po/edit?usp=sharing

We explore the rabbinic literature relating to applying and accepting a non-shomer shabbos residency  For those not into Facebook, here are the links to all the posted material.   PowerPoint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8BV...   Summary Page:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-...