In Collaboration with Ematai

Torah in Motion is thrilled to present the 14th annual:

JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS CONFERENCE 

MAY 18 - 21, 2023 in Toronto

with a Focus on Mental Health

Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites

600 Highway 7, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

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Join our world class speakers for meaningful discussion, and a beautiful Shabbat atmosphere

Past conferences have qualified for 15 CME credits

  • Weekend Retreat for Doctors and non-doctors with meaningful programs for all!
  • Delicious Kosher Meals, Beautiful Shabbat Atmosphere
  • The focus of this year’s conference will be issues of mental health and its impact on practice, halacha and family life.
  • We will have parallel sessions, text-based learning, panel discussions, and our favourite Q&A during seuda shlisheet.

Topics include:

  • Substance Abuse
    • Recognition and Prevention
  • The Recovering Addict
    • Integration in the Community
  • Suicide Prevention and Coping
  • The Living Will
    • Why should I have one and what should it say?
  • Mental Health Issues in Halacha
    • Can a depressed person turn on music on Shabbos?
    • Can an autistic child be fed non-kosher ice cream to calm him down? 
  • Organ Donation and Halacha
    • Can we accept organs; can we donate organs?